Goa Liberation Day
| Goa Liberation Day गोवा मुक्ति दिवस | |
|---|---|
 The War Memorial at Indian Naval Ship Gomantak was constructed in memory of seven young gallant sailors and other personnel who laid down their lives on 19 December 1961 in the “Operation Vijay (1961)” undertaken by the Indian Navy for liberation of Anjediva Island and Territories of Goa, Daman and Diu from the Portuguese rule in India.[1] | |
| Observed by | Goans, Indians |
| Significance | Liberation of Goa from Portugal |
| Date | 19 December |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | Goa liberation movement |
Goa Liberation Day (गोवा मुक्ति दिवस[2]) is observed on December 19 every year in India.[3][4] The Goa Liberation Day is celebrated in commemoration of the Indian armed forces freeing Goa from Portuguese rule.[5]
Background
Goa, an Indian state, was liberated on December 19, 1961, from around 450 years of Portuguese rule.[6]
Observance
Various programmes organised across Goa to mark the Goa Liberation Day.[7]
See also
References
- ^ "Goa Liberation Day Anniversary". Indiannavy.nic.in. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
- ^ "जब भारतीय सेना ने गोवा को 450 साल पुराने पुर्तगाली शासन से कराया था आजाद" (in Hindi). Dainik Jagran. 19 December 2018.
- ^ Bose, Abhimanyu (19 December 2018). "Country Celebrates 57th Goa Liberation Day, Parade Held In Coastal State". NDTV.
- ^ "This is how Goa celebrated its 57th Liberation day". The Times of India. 20 December 2018.
- ^ Bose, Abhimanyu (19 December 2018). "Country Celebrates 57th Goa Liberation Day, Parade Held In Coastal State". NDTV.
- ^ "Here's to the folks of Goa, Daman and Diu!". Rediff.com. 19 December 2011.
- ^ "On Goa Liberation Day, govt calls to make state plastic-free". Indian Express. 19 December 2018.
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