NT News Desk
Panaji July 24: The chaturmas of Shree Vidyadhiraj Teerth Shreepad Vader Swamiji of Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagalli Jeevottam Mutt will begin in the precincts of Shree Ramnath Devasthan at Ramnathim, Ponda from July 25, 2005.
A Chaturmas Samiti has been constituted under the aegis of Shree Ramnath Devasthan whose president, Dr Rajan V S Kunkolienkar is also the president of Chaturmas Samiti. The samiti includes prominent members of the Saraswat community including Mr Srinivas Dempo, Mr Mohandas Naik, Mr Shivanand Salgaonkar and others. Chaturmas aims at giving both physical and mental rest to the Swamiji after a hazardous routine round the year. Thousands of pilgrims, devotees and followers of the mutt are expected to visit the temple. The samiti has made elaborate arrangement for the visiting devotees. A souvenir will be brought out at the end of the vrata, which will carry several articles and information pertaining to the community and mutt and a detailed write up on Ramnath Chaturmas. Koti Markandeya Japa will be performed from July 26 to August 18. The Japa is a prayer for the health and longitivity of the Swamiji whose 60th birth anniversary will be observed on August 18. Goans are fortunate to have the Swamiji amidst them on the eventful day. Actually the entire year is being celebrated since Sravan last year throughout the country as Shastyabda celebrations.
The Chaturmas Samiti has also arranged to hold the Shastabdipoorthi Anushthan from August 11 to 18. It will culminate into Shastyabda Porte, Anandtsav on August 18. The Chaturmas Vrata will conclude on September 18 with Mritika Visarjan followed by Digvijayotsav on September 18, will be observed. The day on which Shree Vidyadhiraj Teerth Swamiji assumed the seat of the holy Gurupeethas in 1973 was the auspicious anniversary of the establishment of the Shree Saunsthan Gokarn Partagalli Jeevottam Mutt. The mutt, on the verge of completing five centuries had an unbroken tradition of twenty-two swamijis. Shree Vidyadhiraj Teerth is the 23rd in that uninterrupted lineage.
Immediately on being anointed guruswami, he expressed his resolve to celebrate the punch shatabdi celebrations of the muttÂ’s inception. However, the maiden venture of his illustrious tenure was the renovation of the mutt of the Samsthan in Varanasi. During 1998, the silver jubilee year of his assumption of the gurupeetha, he undertook the rare pilgrimage to Shree Shaila (Damodarkund) and also had an imposing new branch premises for the mutt constructed at Vasco. On Chaitra Shukla Dwiteeya, of the shaka year 1921 (19th March, 1999), the grand premises of the chief mutt at Partagal, renovated and extended in three stages, was ceremonially inaugurated. It would not be an exaggeration to state that the accomplishments of the Swamiji in the last 32 years outweigh all preceding accomplishments since mutt inception.
| Temples in Goa (click on the images below for larger images) |
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| Sri Ramnath Saunsthan Ramnathim(Ponda) This temple was originally locted at Lotulim in Salcette taluka and was shifted to present location in Bandivadem in the 16th century. Other Dieties worshipped in the temple are Shri Laxmi Narayan, Sri Shanteri, Sri Kamakshi, Sri Siddhinath, Betal and Kalabhairava. The Mahajans/Kulavis belong to Kaundinya and Vatsa gotra with surnames such as Acharya, Keni, Kamat, Kare, Pai, Nayak, etc. The regular / periodical utsavas are Palakhi / Roupyashibikotsova of (1) Sri Ramnath on every Monday, (2) Sri Shantha Durga on every Shuklapanchami, (3) Sri Kamakshi on Amavase. The annual Jatra of samsthan is held during Shivratri and Navaratri is also celebrated grandly. This is one of the first temples to build Agrashala/Rooms for visiting yatris in large scale and there are more than hundred equipped with modern amenities. However it is advisible to book in advance by writing to temple for rooms especially during Shivaratri, Navaratri Jatra season. |
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| Sri Saunsthan Mahalakshmi Bandora (Ponda) The temple was shifted from Colva in Sasasthi (Salcette) in 16th century during Portuguese invasion. Affiliate Dieties are Ravalnath. The Mahajans / Kulavis belong to Kaushika, Kashyapa, Vatsa, Bharadwaja Gothras. With surnames Nayak, Pai, Shenoy, Kamath, Bhat. The Saunsthan is planning to build Agrashala. Navaratri is celebrated grandly here. The speciality of this temple is its beautiful chowka which is famous for its grandeur and beauty. www.mahalaxmidev.com |
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| Sri Nagesh Maharudra Saunsthan Bandora (Ponda) This is one of the few temples which was not affected by Portuguese Persecution and continues to be located at its original site. The present temple was constructed in 1780 A.D. The affiliate deities worshipped in the temple are Sri Laxmi Narayan and Sri Ganapati, Ravalnath and Betal. Other temples connected with the saunsthan are those of Goddess Karado and Purvachari. Kulavis belong to Kaushiks, Vatsa and Bharadwaja Gotras with surnames Nayak, Pai, Shenoy, Kamath and Prabhu. Regular utsavas held in the temple are shibika/palakees of Sri Nagesh on every Monday, of Sri Laxmi Narayan on every Dashmi and of Sri Ganapati on every Shukla Chaturthi (Vinayaki). The annual Jatra of temple is held from Chaitra from Ramanavami on words and Shivaratri is also celebrated in a grand manner with Rathotsava on Magha Amavasya (next day). The temple has Agrashalas with well equipped rooms and also halls for weddings etc. The Talai (water tank) is famous in Goa for its crystal clear wter throughout the year. |
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| Sri Navadurga Saunstan Madkai , Mardol This temple was originally situated at Gancim in Tiswadi. Affiliate deities worshipped here are Grampurush, Narayana, Betala, Ravalnatha and Ganapati. Mahajan / Kulavis belonging to Atri, Bharadwaja, Kaunsha, Vatsa Gotra with Kamat Surname. The Palakhi of Shree is taken on Shukla Navami of every month. The annual Jatra is held in Kartika from Vadya Chaturthi to Dashami; Navaratri is also celebrated grandly. The temple has Agrashala with limited accommodations. |
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| Shri Devi Navadurga Redi - Vengurla This temple was originally situated at Gavasi , Goa but during portuguese invasion it was shifted to Redi - Vengurla , very near from Goa . This Goddess is the Kuladevata of many Goud SaraswatBrahmins www.geocities.com/ggavaska/navadurga.html |
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| Sri Devakikrishna Ravalnath Saunstan Marcel (Ponda) This seems to be the only temple in India where lord Krishna is worshipped with Devaki as Devakikrishna. The main Deities Devakikrishna and affiliate deities of Bhumika Devi, Laxmi Ravalnath, Mallinath, Katyayani, Chodaneshwar and Dhada Shankar were originally located at Choodamani island from where they were taken to Mayemwadem in Bicholim and from there shifted to present location at Marcel. Mahajana/Kulavis belong to Atri, Kasyapa, Vatsa, Kaudinya, Bharadwaj, Vasista. Surnames Prabhu, Kamat, Ghadiyar, Naik, Kini. The palaki is taken in Shukla and Trayodashi (except in Chaturmas). Ramanabami, Gokulastami are celebrated grandly. Limited accommodations available. |
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| Sri Mahalsa Narayani Saunsthan Mardol (Ponda) This temple was originally located at Varunapur (Verna) in Sastri taluk. As per Portuguese records it was one of the most magnificent temple destroyed by them. It was shifted to Antruj Mahal, Ponda in 16th Century. Sri Shanteri and Sri Laxminarayan are affiliate deitieswith Dhada. Shankar, Kala Bhairav, Bhagwati and various family purushas are worshipped. Mahajanas/Kulavis belong to Kaushika, Atri, Bharadwaj, Vatsa Gotra with Pai, Keni, Kamat, Shenoy, Raiturkar, Kakode, etc. as surnames. Sri Mahalasa's palkis held every Sunday while that of Shantadurga is on Panchami. Annual Jatra is held from Maghashuddha Shasti to Bahula dashami while Navaratri is celebrated with great pomp. There are rooms with modern facilities in newly built Agrashalas. The Goddess Mahalasa was a much feared deity and justice dispensed by taking oath under the "Justice Bell" was recognized even by Portuguese courts. www.mahalasa.org |
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| Sri Mangesh Saunstan Mangeshim , Priyol The temple was originally located at Kushastali (Cortalim) on the banks of river Aghanashini and was shifted to present place in 1560 A.D. Affiliate deities are Sri Laxmi Narayan, Sri Sri Surya Narayana and Sri Veerabhadra. The Mahajanas belong to Vatsa and Kaundinya Gotras having surnames Shenoy, Bhandary, Rajadhyaksha, Dalavi, Bhise etc. Annual Jatra of the Saunsthan is celebrated fro Magha Panchami onwards. Navaratri and Shivaratri are observed grandly with Makharotsava, etc. The temple has Agrashalas with well equipped rooms for the benefit of yatris. www.shrimangesh.org/ |
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| Sri Vijayadurga Samstan Kerim (Ponda) Originally situated at Sankhavali along with Sri Shantadurga and Sri Laxmi Narshima. The Mahajanas belong to Vatsa, Bharadwaj, Kashyapa, Atri, Kaundinya, Kaushika and Vasista gotras. There is regular periodical palakhi of Sri Vijayadurga on dashamis twice a month and Annual jatra is held in Magha upto Shivaratri and also on Navaratri. The temple was renovated recently and limited accommodation is available. |
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| Sri Shanthadurga Samstan Kavlem (Ponda) The deity was shifted from Kadalivana (Quelossim) to Kavlem in 16th century. Sri Laxminarayana is affiliate deity worshipped in the temple. The Mahajanas belong to Kaushika Gotras with surnames Shenvi, Vaidya, Sukhtankar, Rege, Gaitonde etc. The Pallakhi of Sri Shantadurga is held on every panchami while annuaal jatra is celebrated from Magha Suddha prathipada to Shuklapanchami. Navaratri is also celebrated with Makharotsava. The temple is well-equipped with Agrashalas and accomodated with modern amenities and many halls. |
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| Sri Kamakshi Saunsthan Shiroda (Ponda) The temple of Sri Kamakshi was shifted from Raia in Salcette Taluka. Affiliate deities are Sri Laxminarayana, Sri Shanthadurga, Sri Rayeshwar, Sri Mahadeshwar, Betal, Kalabhairav and Grama Purusha. The Mahajans belong to Vatsa, Kaushika and Atri gotras with surnames such as Pai, Kamath, Baliga, Kini, Nayak, Bir and Bhat. The Palakhi procession of Sri Kamakshi is held on every Shukla Panchami, Sri Rayeshwar on Vadya Chaturdashi. Annual jatra is held on Shivaratri as well as Navaratri/Dasara. This Saunsthan is also equipped with Agrashalas having rooms with modern amenities and also a hall for marriages etc. |
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| Sri Shantadurga Saunstan Gothana - Veling (Ponda) This deity was also shifted from Sancoale in Salcette Taluka. Affiliate deities are Kshetrapal, Sri Dandapani, Grama purusha and Purushas of various Gotras / families. The speciality of this temple is the deity is established on a Varula (snake hill). The Mahajans / Kulavis - same as those of Sri Vijayadurga of Kerim. The periodical Palakhi of Sri is celebrated on both Shukla and Vadya panchamis every month and annual Jatra is held from Ashwina Pratipada to Vijayadashmi in Navaratri |
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| Sri Laxmi Narasimha Samsthan Veling (Ponda) This temple was also Situated in Sankhavali (Sanchole in Salcette) and was shifted with other deities Sri Vijayadurga and Sri Shantadurga to present Sylvan surroundings. The temple is still in its old glory with wooden bars reliefs and carvings. The painting and carvings in the temple chowka depicting Sri Narasimha Purana are worth seeing. The Mahajans belong to Shankpinga Kutsa Gotra with Nayak Surname. While Nayak, Bhandari, Padiyar, Shenvi, Prabhu are Palavi Kulavies. There is palakhi of Sri Laxmi Narasimha on every Shukla Chaturdashi, Sri Ramanavami, Navaratri are celebrated grandly and annual Jatra is held in Magha Masa. Limited accomodation is available. |
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| Sri Damodar Sausthan Zambaulim , Quepem Sri Damodar temple was originally situated in Mathagrama (Madgaum) and was shifted to Panchamahal at present site which was then under the king of Sunda. The affiliate deities are Sri Ramnath, Sri Chamundeshwari, Sri Mahakali and Sri Mahesha. The Mahajans are from Kaunsha, Bharadwaj, Kashyapa and Vatsa gotras with Nayak, Shenoy, Pai, Shenvi surnames. The Pallakhi of Sri Damoder is taken on every Monday. The annual Jatra is held from Ashwin Poornima to Vadya Chaturthi. The Shigmotsava and Gulal of Zambaulim is famous in Goa in which all people participate irrespective of caste and religion. The temple has been renovated. Accomodation is available with modern facilities. |
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