Have you seen these Goan deities?

Dhiraj Harmalkar

Goddess Shri Shantadurga Fatarpekarin at Fatorpa. The annual jatra held here is well-known.

Goa|Deities|Shantadurga|Fatorpa | Photo: Dhiraj Harmalkar

Shri Damodar Bhajani Saptah needs no introduction as lakhs of devotees visit Vasco to offer prayers to Shri Dambab.

Goa|Deities|Damodar|Vasco | Photo: Dhiraj Harmalkar

Goddess Shri Sateri Devi from the Ibrampur-Pernem is very popular among the deities in North Goa and neighboring states.

Goa|Deities|Sateri|Ibrampur | Photo: Dhiraj Harmalkar

Lord Shri Bal Maruti from Hodar, Assolda. Lord Maruti (Hanuman) is worshipped by many Hindus as Sankatmochan (reliever of troubles).

Goa|Deities|Maruti|Hodar | Photo: Dhiraj Harmalkar

Goddess Shri Shantadurga Kunkalikarin is offered Pad (offering) annually by the Goans on her feast days.

Goa|Deities|Kunkalkarin|Fatorpa | Photo: Dhiraj Harmalkar

Shri Dudhsagar shrine is considered auspicious and the deity is the protector (Rakhandar) of the people.

Goa|Deities|Dudhsagar|Collem | Photo: Dhiraj Harmalkar

Goddess Shri Mahalasa Narayani is one of the principal deities of Goa.

Goa|Deities|Mahalasa|Mardol | Photo: Dhiraj Harmalkar

Lord Shri Ganesh is worshipped widely in Goa during Ganesh Chaturthi with great devotion and spirituality.

Goa|Deities|Ganesh|Harmal | Photo: Dhiraj Harmalkar

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