Vintage illustrated infographic explaining the etymology

About this image

This warm parchment-style educational infographic by heritage advocate Nandan Kudchadkar explores the cultural and linguistic roots of Goa, India's 12 administrative taluka place names. It features a hand-drawn, color-coded map of Goa paired with detailed context for each taluka including Bardez, Salcete, Ponda, and Mormugao, tracing their origins to pre-Portuguese Konkani, Sanskrit, and ancestral local traditions. Decorative vintage illustrations of Goan landmarks, a compass rose, and historic sailing ships reinforce the theme of preserving and celebrating unique Goan cultural identity.