Nariyal Poornima

The sea-faring people of Daman look forward to the end of the monsoon in order to resume sailing in quest of action and adventure. Nariyal Poornima marks the commencement of the fishing season and the people of Daman flock to the seashore to offer coconuts to the mighty Gods who preside over wind and water. Nariyal Poornima is a day of joy, feasting and revelry. The Administration of Daman and Diu and west zone cultural centre celebrate this event at Daman as a regional festival. Hundreds of tourists come to Daman to witness a variety of colorful water sports and to attend the cultural programmes put up by the west zone culture centre. One of the highlights is the coconut food festival organized as
part of the celebration.