A unique pooja held in Goa

Rohan Fernandes

FIRE POWER

The unique ‘Kadda Pooja’ is performed in the village of Kundaim, Ponda taluka, in honour of the Shri Siddheshwar.

Goa | Kundaim Village | Ponda | Kadda Pooja | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

OFFERING

The pooja starts when a man from Shenvi Kundaikar's family makes a coconut offering.

Goa | Kundaim Village | Ponda | Kadda Pooja | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

FIRE IT UP

Once the coconut is placed the burning of the grass starts.

Goa | Kundaim Village | Ponda | Kadda Pooja | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

FLAMES TO THE FORE

The pooja is performed annually and has been happening for more than 200 years, making it a culturally significant event.

Goa | Kundaim Village | Ponda | Kadda Pooja | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

DEVOTION

Not only people from the village, but also from across Goa attend the pooja.

Goa | Kundaim Village | Ponda | Kadda Pooja | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

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.

Goa | Kundaim Village | Ponda | Kadda Pooja | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

FIRE TRAIL

The pooja starts around 11 in the night.

Goa | Kundaim Village | Ponda | Kadda Pooja | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

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