FIRE POWER The unique ‘Kadda Pooja’ is performed in the village of Kundaim, Ponda taluka, in honour of the Rakhandar (protector spirit) Shri Siddheshwar..OFFERING The pooja starts when a man from Shenvi Kundaikar's family makes a coconut offering..FIRE IT UPOnce the coconut is placed the burning of the grass starts. .FLAMES TO THE FORE The pooja is performed annually and has been happening for more than 200 years, making it a culturally significant event..DEVOTION Not only people from the village, but also from across Goa attend the pooja..FIRE UP The pooja is performed on the last day of the Dhalo utsav, which is a traditional dance form performed by women in Goa..FIRE TRAIL The pooja starts around 11 in the night..NEXT: Wondering what Goans often talk about?.SEE MORE
FIRE POWER The unique ‘Kadda Pooja’ is performed in the village of Kundaim, Ponda taluka, in honour of the Rakhandar (protector spirit) Shri Siddheshwar..OFFERING The pooja starts when a man from Shenvi Kundaikar's family makes a coconut offering..FIRE IT UPOnce the coconut is placed the burning of the grass starts. .FLAMES TO THE FORE The pooja is performed annually and has been happening for more than 200 years, making it a culturally significant event..DEVOTION Not only people from the village, but also from across Goa attend the pooja..FIRE UP The pooja is performed on the last day of the Dhalo utsav, which is a traditional dance form performed by women in Goa..FIRE TRAIL The pooja starts around 11 in the night..NEXT: Wondering what Goans often talk about?.SEE MORE