Dr Phaldesai have made an attempt to bring to the light new material on the art and culture of diverse parts of Goa and to demystify it. Very little was known to the intelligent common reader. Through this research-oriented work, the author has attempted to shed light on the socio-religious and cultural life of people of Goa. This book is based on original field work and an objective study of various aspects of folklore. I hope this book will vividly inform many readers, about the innumerable pages and periods of Goan folklore and offer new insights.