Marcel, Goa

Marcel, also known as Mashel, is a village-turned-census town in the Ponda Sub-District, North Goa in the state of Goa, India. It is located in the Novas Conquistas region of the state.[1]

Marcel
Marcela, Mashel
Village
Marcel is located in Goa
Marcel
Marcel
Location in Goa, India
Marcel is located in India
Marcel
Marcel
Marcel (India)
Coordinates: 15.514112°N 73.959618°E / 15.514112; 73.959618
Country India
StateGoa
DistrictNorth Goa
Sub-DistrictPonda
Demonym(s)Marcelar, Marcelkar
Languages
 • OfficialKonkani
 • Former OfficialPortuguese
Languages
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
403107
Vehicle registrationGA
Websitegoa.gov.in

History

Marcel was founded by the Portuguese, in 1783, after Raja Bahadur Khem Savant III from the Kingdom of Sawantwadi ceded its lands to Portugal, in order to receive military help against the Kingdom of Kolhapur.

Culture

Marcel and the island of Cumbharjua have long hosted the Sangodd, a water parade that features floats created by tying two boats to each other. These floats feature scenes from Hindu mythology.[2]

Transport

The bus stand of the Kadamba Transport Corporation in the village has largely been unused, due to multiple issues.[3][4] Marcel is home to the Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Candola.[5]

References
  1. Mashel on wikimapia
  2. D'Souza, Flexcia (20 September 2018). "Mythological heroes and villains clash at Cambarjua during Sangodd". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  3. "Marcel bus stand inauguration today". The Times of India. 2 June 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  4. Sayed, Nida (2 September 2019). "With just one entrance, locals say Marcel bus stand unsafe". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  5. "MA in geography: State-financed Government college offers MA in geography". The Times of India. 3 June 2018. Retrieved 20 September 2019.


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