Anjuna
| Anjuna हणजुणें Anjuna | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
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Anjuna beach near village’s tourist market | |
  Anjuna  Anjuna Location in Goa, India | |
| Coordinates: 15°35′00″N 73°44′00″E / 15.5833°N 73.7333°ECoordinates: 15°35′00″N 73°44′00″E / 15.5833°N 73.7333°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Goa |
| District | North Goa |
| Government | |
| • Body | Panchayat |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| • Rank | 9,636 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Konkani |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 403509 |
| Telephone code | 91 832 |
| Vehicle registration | GA 01 and GA 03 |
| Nearest city | Mapusa/म्हापशें |
| Sex ratio | 0.98 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 94 %% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | North Goa |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Siolim |
| Civic agency | Panchayat |
| Climate | Tropical (Köppen) |
| Website |
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Anjuna ([ɦɔɳzuɳẽ]) is a village located on the coast of North Goa, India. It is a Census Town, one of the twelve Brahmin comunidades of Bardez. It is mostly a tourist destination.
Its church, St. Michael's Church, Anjuna, founded in 1595, is dedicated to S. Miguel, and celebrates the feasts of S. Miguel (September 29) and Nossa Senhora Advogada (second week of January). There are three large chapels in the parish: the one to S. Antonio (Praias), to Nossa Senhora de Saude (Mazalvaddo), and to Nossa Senhora de Piedade (Grande Chinvar). The chapel at Vagator became the church of the new parish of Vagator, dedicated to S. Antonio, in the twentieth century.
History
Like all of Goa, Anjuna was long held by the Portuguese. In 1950, it had a population of 5,688,[1] and in 2011 it had 9,636.
Historian Teresa Albuquerque, reports that the village's name is derived from the Arabic word 'Hanjuman' (meaning merchant guild). Other say, it comes from an arabic word for "change" - as people were arriving at Anjuna from the sea, and where looking to change money.
It was discovered by the hippies during the 60's, then was a center of backpackers and trance parties lovers, and lately became a popular destination for young big-city Indians.
Activities
Anjuna is famous for its trance parties held on the beach during the tourist season (October - April).
Anjuna also hosts the famous flea market (Every Wednesday) where you can purchase products from all over India, as well as from foreigners, ranging from fruits to jewelry, clothes, hashish and electronic devices.
In popular culture
Above & Beyond's record labels, Anjunabeats and Anjunadeep, as well as their radio show, 'Anjunabeats Worldwide,' all make reference to Anjuna. In 2009, they also released a track called 'Anjunabeach.' Anjuna beach is also famous for the hippie lifestyle. [2]
Anjuna flea market runs from dawn till dusk every Wednesday.
A typical Shack Hotel at Anjuna beach
References
- ↑ Columbia-Lippincott Gazetteer
- ↑ http://hippie-inheels.com/ultimate-unique-guide-to-north-goa/
External links
Media related to Anjuna at Wikimedia Commons
Anjuna travel guide from Wikivoyage