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In Goa, they say the party doesn't start until King Momo arrives. King Momo, the king of the Carnival is named after the Greek mythological character Momus, meaning blame or disgrace. in 1965, when Goa had it's first float parade as part of the three- day Carnival festivities, 'King Momo' Timoteo Fernandes came riding a bullock cart. An open jeep replaced the bullock cart next year and now-a-days the King arrives in bright decorated tableaus to announce the Carnival decree that leads to three days of fun and frolic. Every year thousands of tourists line the streets of Goa's cities to witness and applaud the spectacle of a float parade. The carnival is also called Intruz in some parts of Goa offers a spell of enjoyment. Carnivals give people a chance to have some fun just before the long, solemn forty days of Lent. Masked men and youth in colourful outfits moved from door to door in villages and even towns, spreading cheer. Others wielding water pistols showering wat...

Growing any kind of tree is quite simple and it helps to improve the environment immediately. If everyone would convert their terraces into gardens it will benefit many neighbourhoods of the city. Terrace gardens help to reduce the temperature in the house by atleast four degrees. Alongwith this you also get to eat clean and things you yourself have grown  Terrace gardening can also act as a stress buster as you start investing more time and harvest regularly. "Getting started is half the battle won." Once you have started and found a routine, you learn as you go and before you know it , the benefits will be there for you to enjoy.  Scientists and food experts across the world believe home gardens, including rooftop plant production (RRP) systems are crucial to urban ecosystems and overall food security. These projections have gained widespread attention during the COVID pandemic, where there were massive disruptions in local supply lines. As a result terrace gardens are the ...