THE GOAN NETWORK
CANACONA
Shri Mallikarjun Devasthan’s Avatar Purush Devachi Tarange, Bhagat, Gade, and the entire Lavajama have returned after visiting northern Karnataka in Magh, blessing their clan and devotees.
The first of three fairs in Canacona begun yesterday at the Amolkar family's worship place in Khalwade.
Thursday, 6/03/2025, at 9:00 PM – Fair at Nirakaran Matha, Kindlem.
Friday, 7/03/2025 – Fair at Kulgati, Babre, at 1:00 PM and at Kindlem Rajangan at 9:00 PM.
Saturday, 8/03/2025 – Two fairs at Kulgati, Babre, at 1:00 PM and one at Chinchat, Patnem, at 7:00 PM.
Sunday, 9/03/2025 – Fair near Nirakar Math, Bhagatwada, at 2:00 PM and two at Patnem Chinchant at 7:00 PM.
Monday, 10/03/2025 – Two fairs at Bhagatwada Matha at 2:00 PM and one at Shirewada at 3:00 PM.
Tuesday, 11/03/2025 – Two fairs at Shirewada at 3:00 PM and one at Devbagh at 8:00 PM.
Wednesday, 12/03/2025 – Joint offering at Devbagh at 9:00 PM.
Thursday, 13/03/2025 – Conclusion of all three fairs at Bokdamoll-Agonda at 11:00 AM, followed by evening processions to Mudkud for Holi celebrations.
Friday, 14/03/2025 – Zatra of Shri Lakhaneshwar Deva, gifts at Phaldesai house, Tarange Mudcheli.
Saturday, 15/03/2025 – Offerings at four families in Chapoli in the afternoon and evening.
Sunday, 16/03/2025 – Offerings at the ancestral home of the incarnation in the afternoon and night.
Monday, 17/03/2025 – Offerings in Waizawada in the afternoon and Nuem at night.
Tuesday, 18/03/2025 – Processions depart after taking a dip in the pond at Shristhal. Suhasini devotees observe the "daily fast."
Wednesday, 19/03/2025 – Incarnation and Kaulaprasad at all three houses. “Divjakane Bhovari” at Shri Mallikarjun Temple by Kindlekar and Nagarsekar families. At 8:30 PM, Shri Mallikarjun Raupya Shibikotsav, Gulalotsav, and Suwari rituals by Kholkar Bhavput Brothers.
Thursday, 20/03/2025 – Ritual of shell piercing for newlyweds at Shristhal. “Sheelchi Bhonwar,” Tulabhar, and the famous Shisha-randhani festival conclude at 2:00 PM at the temple’s royal courtyard. The sixth fair concludes in the evening with immersion of the gadi.
Community dinners:
Thursday, 13/03/2025 – "Mhal" Velip family dinner.
Saturday, 15/03/2025 – "Mhali" family dinner.
Sunday, 16/03/2025 – "Garttar Jev."
Monday, 17/03/2025 – "Village Food" ritual.
The committee invites devotees to observe traditions and seek God’s blessings in a disciplined and peaceful manner.
