Konkani Catholic
Matrimonial
Konkani Christians are primarily concentrated in Goa and Mangalore. They primarily have Portuguese surnames although some use their former Hindu names either in pen-names or Hyphenated-names. Konkani Christian Catholics include Goan Catholics and Canarite or Mangalorean Catholics.
Marriage celebration in Konkani Christians involves performing many Indian customs and traditions. Some of the ceremonies are Ros (anointing), Soirik (betrothal), Badalchen (changing hands), adorning the bride, etc.