Experience divinity at Goa's Mahalasa Narayani temple

Dhiraj Harmalkar

The main entrance of Shri Mahalasa Narayani temple at Mardol.

Goa|Festivity|Divinity|Tradition | Photo: Dhiraj Harmalkar

This tall metallic deepastambha (traditional lamp) used to illuminate the temple area in olden days.

Goa|Festivity|Divinity|Tradition

Idol of Lord Hanuman located at the entrance of the temple.

Goa|Festivity|Divinity|Tradition | Photo: Dhiraj Harmalkar

The huge wooden chariot (rath) which is used to take Goddess Mahalasa Narayani in a procession during feast days.

Goa|Festivity|Divinity|Tradition | Photo: Dhiraj Harmalkar

With just one glance at the goddess, one can experience divinity.

Goa|Festivity|Divinity|Tradition | Photo: Dhiraj Harmalkar

Devotees seek blessings of the goddess on the feast day.

Goa|Festivity|Divinity|Tradition | Photo: Dhiraj Harmalkar

A stone-carved Tulsi vrindavan next to the temple.

Goa|Festivity|Divinity|Tradition | Photo: Dhiraj Harmalkar

These wooden carvings on the poles are an attraction at this temple.

Goa|Festivity|Divinity|Tradition | Photo: Dhiraj Harmalkar

The temple dome is made up of pure copper and looks attractive.

Goa|Festivity|Divinity|Tradition | Photo: Dhiraj Harmalkar

Devotees never go without buying the khaje and other sweets at the jatrotsav.

Goa|Festivity|Divinity|Sweets | Photo: Dhiraj Harmalkar

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