Marcel, also known as Mashel, is a village-turned-
census town in the
Ponda Sub-District,
North Goa in the state of
Goa,
India
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. It is located in the ''Novas Conquistas'' region of the state.
History
Marcel was founded by the Portuguese, in 1783, after Raja Bahadur Khem Savant III from the
Kingdom of Sawantwadi ceded its lands to
Portugal
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, in order to receive military help against the
Kingdom of Kolhapur.
Culture
Marcel and the island of Cumbharjua have long hosted the ''Sangodd'', a water parade that features floats created by tying two boats to each other. These floats feature scenes from
Hindu mythology.
Transport
The bus stand of the
Kadamba Transport Corporation in the village has largely been unused, due to multiple issues. Marcel is home to the
Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Candola.
References
Cities and towns in North Goa district
Villages in North Goa district
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