Ashtamchi feri on the occasion of Gokulashtami attracts a lot of people for 'porne tirth', or triveni sangam', at Narve Bicholim. | Pic Courtesy: Dhiraj Harmalkar
People make various offerings while seeking the blessings of Lord Krishna. | Pic Courtesy: Dhiraj Harmalkar
People walk up the hill where the idols of various deities are kept, and various offerings are made to them. | Pic Courtesy: Dhiraj Harmalkar
One can see the many offerings made by devotees. | Pic Courtesy: Dhiraj Harmalkar
The images of the deities are neatly lined up side by side. | Pic Courtesy: Dhiraj Harmalkar
Around 7 palanquins from various parts of Narve, Bicholim, make their way to the 'Ashtamachi jatra' | Pic Courtesy: Dhiraj Harmalkar
Vendors seen selling gram, locally called 'chone'. | Pic Courtesy: Dhiraj Harmalkar
Ladies were busy purchasing bangles and other items at the fair. | Pic Courtesy: Dhiraj Harmalkar
In the evening, the palanquins are given a ceremonial bath and then, taken back to their respective places. | Pic Courtesy: Dhiraj Harmalkar