Hinduism in Goa

Hinduism In Goa

Hinduism is an ancient tradition in Goa. Goan Hindus proudly call themselves Konkane ( कोंकणे ),meaning, the residents of Konkan Presently Hindus form about 70% of the population of Goa. Vedic Hindus had settled in the Sapta Konkanas(Western Indian Coast) and formed settlements in and around present day Goa.The Brahmins traditionally speak of being brought by Lord Parshuram from Trihotrapur in the east for the performance of Vedic Sacrifices (Yagnyas). They built Agrashalas and Maths and formed the settlements of Sasashti (Salcette/66 settlements), Tiswadi (30 settlements), Bardez (12 settlements) and so forth. The Kadamaba rulers of Goa in the 11th Century were Jains. The Kadambas themselves later adopted Hinduism.