Traditional Palakhi Utsav Celebrated in Dongrim and Bicholim

Devotees gather for grand processions and rituals A traditional Palakhi Utsav was celebrated at Shri Sashti Shantadurga Temple, Dongrim, and Devi Shantadurga Temple in Bicholim, drawing large numbers of devotees. The occasion was marked by age-old rituals, devotional singing, and a grand procession of the deity’s palanquin around the temple premises. The annual celebration reflected Goa’s rich temple heritage, with devotees participating with deep faith and devotion.