Welcome to GSB Katte — The word “katte” is more than a physical gathering spot — it’s a place of learning, discussion, and connection. Just as communities have historically gathered under a katte to share stories, wisdom, and guidance, GSB Katte brings that experience online, sharing stories around our customs and traditions. We hope to provide an archive for this generation and next.
We GSBs are a unique community. Constant migrations have shaped us, requiring adaptations to new places — yet at our heart, we’ve preserved our distinct identity. Explaining who we are can be tricky:
- We are from Goa, but not necessarily Goans.
- We are mostly fish-eating Brahmins.
- Our language is Konkani, but many of us also know other languages with scripts.
- We are experts in dosas and idlis, but we are not just South Indians.
- We are Vaishnavs, yet many of us also have Shiv/Shakti family deities.
We are no longer a generation that does things “just because that’s how it’s done.” We want explanations. Many of us don’t live in traditional community circles, where elders would naturally pass on stories and cultural context. That’s why documenting and sharing this knowledge is so important.
Your curiosity about yourself, your identity, and your culture has likely brought you here. Welcome to this journey! Even if you don’t find all the answers to your questions, we hope you leave this site learning something new about our GSB heritage.
On this website you will find:
Temple Guides & Kuldevatas – Detailed pages on the most important GSB temples, their Kuldevatas, and their historical significance.
Festivals & Rituals – Insightful coverage of community festivals, rituals, and celebrations, including when and how they’re observed.
Cultural Stories & Heritage – Articles exploring traditions, music, literature, and family practices unique to the GSBs.
Community Resources – Tools, calendars, and references to help you stay connected with GSB heritage.
Please be mindful, this is a journey we are taking with you, our information may not be perfect, but our intentions are. So if you want to us to correct any content, do not hesitate to contact us.
We welcome community participation! Whether you have:
Stories or legends about your Kuldevata
Photos of temples or festivals
Cultural insights or music
…you can share them with us, and we will do our best to incorporate