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| St .Jerome's
Mapusa |
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The church
was built in 1594 on the remains of the chief pagod a 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
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| The Temple of
Maruti in Mapusa |
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Between the
years of 1589 and 1812 there was no temple in Mapusa as the y 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
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