The Ekadashi of Ashadhi is the eleventh day of the fourth month of the Hindu calendar which has a lot of religious significance among the Hindus in Goa. The auspicious day is marked by expressing gratitude to Lord Vithal, an incarnation of Shri Krishna. Besides, people observe a fast for half a day and eat [...]
Devotees from all over the State and beyond participated in the famous Zatra of Goddess Lairai, which began with religious fervour at Shirgao-Bicholim on Wednesday. Lairai is believed to be a representation of Goddess Parvati and since the devotees strongly believe that Lairai fulfills their vows, thousands of devotees participate in the festival every year.
This [...]
Despite the Portuguese rule and widespread vandalism, many old temples have survived in Goa.
But the places of worship are no longer the private property of Mahajans.
A ruling by the State Information Commission says that records of all the temples in the state will now come under the purview of RTI. Which means public can now [...]
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