1961 | Gargi Chandola

1961 is the year that Goa became a part of India. For most of us Goa has been a right to passage, to being or at least feeling like an adult. A map of India where people all over are rejoicing the inclusion of Goa. Somewhere in Punjab a kirana store uncle has shut shop and packed his suitcases ready to visit Goa. College students take a bus from Bombay to Goa. Aunties buying knee length swimsuits in anticipation of Goa becoming there next holiday. A couple decides to finally get married now that they have a honey moon destination. For year 1961, the theme is independence of Goa