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Mapusa Sightseeing



St .Jerome's Mapusa

The church was built in 1594 on the remains of the chief pagoda of the place, whose idol was removed to Dargalim. It has 3 altars. The main one begin dedicated to Our  Lady of Miracles, whose statue with the child Jesus is clothed in golden cloth and placed prominently above the main altar, which is as richly carved as the pulpit. The ceiling of this church is intricately patterned with strips of wood. Our Lady of Miracles is held in great veneration by both Hindu and Christians. The Feast is celebrated on the second Monday after Easter. A week long fair, spread in itself in the areas surrounding the church. Furniture, hand carved wooden toys, pottery , roasted gram are sold.     


 

The Temple of Maruti in Mapusa

Between the years of 1589 and 1812 there was no temple in Mapusa as they  had all been destroyed. SAKHARAM KHADILAR known as 'Ramdasibuva' roamed the country side singing praises to Lord Rama and spreading his teachings. He lodged at a rest house in Mapusa and would conduct the chanting of Holy songs called 'Bhajans' with pooja to the all powerful Lord Maruti, to all powerful  Lord Maruti, son of the god of Wind whose picture he would adore. he soon had followers from among the Jains who lived  in the area. The picture of Lord Maruti was then kept at a shop of fireworks belonging to one Ladko Pokle while While Ramdasibuva returned to his own home. The following year he came back with a silver idol of Maruti which replaced the picture at Pokle's shop on the 11th of April 1843. By now the place teeming with devotees. Pokle's shop's was acquire the temple built and idol placed. by coincidence it faced the South. The Goa no temple or house faces south as it is believed  that evil sprits enter from this direction . The south facing Lord Maruti is supposed to fight evil forces and protect his devotees  from bad lack that could last up to seven years. when prayed to, he answers prayers and is to of strict nature. The rituals are followed in same manner. The temple has an entrance facing the north. It was built in stages with the sponsorship of the rich and the business community of Mapusa. It has a richly carved silver doorway made by local artisan. The floor is marble and on the north side is carved teak wood Palanquin  that is used to carry the deity in procession  on the day of  its feast.       

 

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