Arambol
{{Short description|Village in Goa, India}}
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Arambol is a traditional fisherman village in the Pernem administrative region of North Goa, India, located {{cvt|24.6|km}} north of Goa's capital city of Panaji. As of 2011, it has a population of around 5,300.{{Cite web|url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/626658-arambol-goa.html|title=Census of India 2011}}
Its beach, bordering Keri Beach to the north and Mandrem Beach to the south,{{Cite web |url=https://www.travelhi5.com/trip/1632/kitesurfing-or-kiteboarding-at-arambol-beach-in-western-ghats-of-goa |title=Travelhi5 | Kitesurfing or Kiteboarding at Arambol Beach in Western Ghats of Goa |access-date=27 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180827142341/https://www.travelhi5.com/trip/1632/kitesurfing-or-kiteboarding-at-arambol-beach-in-western-ghats-of-goa |archive-date=27 August 2018 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }} attracts many international tourists, mainly during the winter season between November and March.{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiamarks.com/best-time-to-visit-arambol-beach/|title=Best Time to Visit Arambol Beach|date=30 July 2015|website=Indiamarks}}
Weather
- Rainfall: {{cvt|3117|mm}}
- Maximum temperature: {{cvt|34|C}}
- Minimum temperature: {{cvt|23|C}}
Arambol's warmest month of the year is usually April with an average high of {{cvt|34|C}}. The sunniest months are January, February, April, May and December with around 10 hours of sunshine per day. The dry period in Arambol corresponds with its main tourist season, from December to April. The warmest sea temperature is between April and June with an average high of {{cvt|29|C}}.{{Cite web|url=https://www.weather2travel.com/holidayweather/india/goa/arambol-beach.php|title=Arambol Beach Weather Averages for Planning Holidays, Goa|website=Weather2Travel.com}}
Utilities and services
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= Sanitation and drinking water =
The village has an open drainage system. Water is supplied from a service reservoir. The town gets it water as tap water from a treated source. The capacity of the water supply system is {{cvt|650|kl}}. The nearest fire fighting service is at Pernem – {{cvt|13|km}} away.
= Market =
Every Wednesday, a weekly market takes place at the Arambol Bus Stand area, where local vegetable vendors sell their products.
Religion
Attractions
The jungle valley, enclosed between low hills, hides a banyan tree. Adjoining the banyan tree there is a stone sculpture created by a Polish artist, Jacek Tylicki, titled Give if you can - Take if you have to (also called The Money Stone).{{citation needed|date=July 2017}} It has become a pilgrimage destination.
Another attraction is Arambol Drum Circle & Sunset Beach Market{{Cite web|url=https://drifterplanet.com/goa-flea-markets/|title=Shopping in Goa - 7 Colorful Flea Markets of Goa|last=Planet|first=Drifter|date=2016-12-29|website=Drifter Planet|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-16}}, one of the most unique flea markets in Goa. It starts a few hours before the sunset where travelers from all over the world sell their hand made creations. More than just a market, it is a party on the beach where people bring their drums, hand-pans, Didgeridoo (didgeridoo) and meet here everyday to make music as the sun sets. It is common to see performers at this time with their juggling balls, hula hoops, poi and many other props. With things like handmade clothes, food, jewelry, glass pipes – this market looks like it is right out of a music festival.
Due to the composition of both national and international musicians, Arambol is home to a rich live music scene, dominated by Gypsie-Fusion bands.{{citation needed|date=July 2017}}
=Activities=
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Strong winds during the main season make it a significant location for leisure sports, like paragliding and kite surfing.{{Cite web|url=https://travelhi5.com/|title=TravelHi5 - Your Guide To Travelling In Dubai|website=TravelHi5}} Every evening during the peak tourist season, there are sunset parties on Arambol beach.{{Cite web|url=https://www.backpackingbella.com/beach-life-arambol/|title=How to Experience the Arambol Beach Party in Goa|date=21 October 2019|website=Backpacking Bella}} A variety of practitioners in Alternative medicine and Wellness (alternative medicine) offer courses in Yoga, meditation, Odissi dance, and musical instruments (like Tabla, Sitar and other traditional Indian as well as Western instruments).{{Cite web|url=http://www.magicpark.info/magic_park___arambol/Home.html|title=Home|website=www.magicpark.info}}
=Events=
The Tribal Dance Festival and the Indian Juggling Convention take place in Arambol.{{Cite web |url=http://www.injuco.org/ |title=InJuCo |access-date=25 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170911163826/http://injuco.org/ |archive-date=11 September 2017 |url-status=dead }}{{nonspecific|date=June 2017}} The Goa Contact Festival and In-Touch Festival both offer Contact Improvisation Dance and Somatics.{{citation needed|date=July 2017}} All are scheduled for late January/early February.{{citation needed|date=July 2017}}
Harmal Chilli
The Harmal chilli is a variety of chilli mainly grown in this village and so named after its place of origin.{{cite news |title=A tourist village rooted in religion |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/a-tourist-village-rooted-in-religion/articleshow/61827050.cms |access-date=24 September 2024 |work=The Times of India |date=28 November 2017}}
Noted for its high pungency, even a small quantity of Harmal chilli powder is sufficient to add significant flavor to dishes. Due to its intense heat, it is often blended with other spices (masalas) to create iconic Goan culinary preparations like Chicken Xacuti Masala, Garam Masala, Khatkhatem, Recheado Masala.{{cn|date=March 2025}}
=Geographical indication=
It was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) status tag from the Geographical Indications Registry under the Union Government of India on 14 September 2021 (valid until 13 January 2029).{{cite web |title=Geographical Indications Intellectual Property India |url=https://search.ipindia.gov.in/GIRPublic/Application/Details/642 |access-date=24 September 2024}}
The Harmal-Pernem Chilli (Mirchi) Growers Association from Pernem, proposed the GI registration of Harmal Chilli. After filing the application in May 2020, the chilli was granted the GI tag in 2021 by the Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai, making the name "Harmal Chilli" exclusive to the chilies grown in the region. It thus became the second chilli variety from Goa after Khola Chilli and the 3rd type of goods from Goa to earn the GI tag.{{cite news |last1=Times |first1=Navhind |title=Khaje, Harmal chillies and Moira bananas get GI tag |url=https://www.navhindtimes.in/2020/08/01/goanews/khaje-harmal-chillies-and-moira-bananas-get-gi-tag/ |access-date=24 September 2024 |work=The Navhind Times |date=31 July 2020}}
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