It’s not just the sand and the sea that draws people from all over the world to Goa. With stunning natural beauty and cultural heritage that dates back to when the Portuguese first landed on our shores, Goa’s charm is enhanced by the art, music and culture brought to the tiny state by thousands of tourists seeking an Indian vibe and mysticism. The Saturday Night Market (TSNM) represents this potpourri of cultures and a visit to the market is like a window to a village of global residents.

Situated at Arpora in north Goa with Baga Beach on one side and Anjuna on the other, TSNM kicks off in November every year and carries on till the last week of April. With almost 600 stalls lined up forming little lanes, the market is divided into three tiers — the first section is near the entrance, the second is located in the centre, where food stalls sell cuisines from across the world along with a space for live performances and the third, is again lined with rows of stalls and a mini food and dance section. The wares sold include jewellery (the silver jewellery is quite stunning but pricey), clothes mostly eccentric and hippie styled, quirky footwear, spices and teas and a few unique stalls selling fire pois, herbal and faith healing therapies.