Margoa’s Glorious Steps!

Margoa can now boast of beautiful murals.....

The century old Victorian design steps leading to Monte Hill adjacent to Hospicio Hospital (one of the oldest hospital in Goa) have been  renovated and the walls have been beautiful painted. These steps lead to the Monte chapel, located atop the Monte hill.

The facilitators....

This 'state of the art project' was inaugurated in November 2013. One of my acquaintances, Ethel Lobo, a dedicated social activist, has been instrumental (along with other liked minded people) in making this aesthetic dream a reality!

Enter the artistic world...

The painted window

As you enter...

Anti-skid steps

The steps have been redone to provide, the public easy access to the areas, leading to Monte hill. 

The silhouette

Surrounded by greenery - view from the top of the steps

Planted steps....

Inspiration..

Creative outbursts...

The Goan!

Sea creatures - from the beaches??

 The paintings along the steps are indeed a refreshing treat to the eyes!

Daily life

A la Mario Miranda style...

Let me explore, alone, peacefully!

Recently, this summer, this venue provided a creative platform for many young artists, during the two day, art festival organised by Canopy Azure. And these beautiful artistic surroundings can be utilized to host many more creative festivals in future.....

It seems these are the only artistic steps in Goa, that I am aware of. Thus these may be called Goa's Glorious Steps!

The setting for a muse...

The real muse!