Ganesh visarjan in Agonda, Goa, that touches the soul

Rohan Fernandes

BAPPA MORYA

Take a look at why this Ganesh visarjan (immersion) in Saleri of Agonda village in Canacona taluka, South Goa, is unique.

Goa | Ganesh Chaturthi in Goa | Agonda Visarjan | Lord Ganesha | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

THE FINAL PRAYER

The most beautiful part of this visarjan is people of the ward come and place their Ganesh idols in line for immersion.

Goa | Ganesh Chaturthi in Goa | Agonda Visarjan | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

AGAINST THE ODDS

Despite the rains, the immersion of the Ganesh idols went on with much pomp and fervour.

Goa | Ganesh Chaturthi in Goa | Agonda Visarjan | Heavy Rains | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

FAITH & DEVOTION

The farewell aartis, prayers and the lamps on the river bank were a sight to behold.  

Goa | Ganesh Chaturthi in Goa | Agonda Visarjan | Aarti Bhaajan | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

JOIE DE VIVRE

The joy among the devotees was as profound as was seen during the arrival of bappa and the air was thick with devotion and chants.

Goa | Ganesh Chaturthi in Goa | Agonda Visarjan | Heavy Rains | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

BYE BYE BAPPA

And, finally, it was time to bid adieu to the Lord.

Goa | Ganesh Chaturthi in Goa | Agonda Visarjan | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

HARD TO SAY BYE

The villagers go together into the water for the immersion bringing to end a day and a half of the Chaturthi celebrations.

Goa | Ganesh Chaturthi in Goa | Agonda Visarjan | Saleri | Agonda beach | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

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