At this feast in Goa, oil is poured on the statue of Our Lady

Venita Gomes

The feast is held in St Jerome's Church, built in the year 1594

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Originally known as Nossa Senhora de Todos os Bens (Our Lady of all Blessings), she was believed to be responsible for many miracles, which is why she eventually came to be known as Milagres Saibinn (Our Lady of Miracles).

On the feast day, two statues are kept for veneration. At one of the statues, devotees offer flowers, candles and other offerings .....

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..... And, devotees pour oil on the other statue of Our Lady

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During the feast day, and after, there is a large fair, selling all kinds of non-perishable household items

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An assortment of things, from furniture to grinding stones to clothes are sold at this festive fair

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