Great narrative by Tony Fernandes on the Laidanha. In my village at least, the description in this day and age, fits to a T. I never miss a Laidanha, and join the singing with gusto, and look forward to the boiled "Chonne" or chick peas, and a quick peg of "Uraak". I celebrated the Laidanha for the safe arrival and the safe trip back, of my daughter and her family a few years ago. My American son in law was so impressed and taken in by the piety of the people. This is one tradition that continues in my village in Goa, at various locations including the "Kollemche Khuris" where one has to trudge through the jungle to get to a lone cross, at the "Bharazannache Konnir Khuris" on the Socorro Plateau, and at the "Bhurgheanche Khuris". Viva Goa and its traditions.........
