Mahamaya Kalika Devasthan Kasarpal
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Mahamaya Kalika Saunsthan ( श्री संस्थान महामाया कालिका )
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[edit] Etymology
Mahamaya Kalika Saunsthan is located in Kansarpal village in Bicholim taluka in Goa. The presiding deity of the Temple is Kali worshipped in the form of Mahamaya,normally Kali is worshipped in a very fierce form ,but it is believed that after killing the demons Shumbha and Nishumbha, the deity's anger was soothed and the Shanta ,Soumya form of fierce Devi is worshipped in Goa.
[edit] History
The temple is more than 800 years old,and was renovated by Kadamba kings ,as mentioned in the copper inscriptions Kadamba king Devraj Gomin donated the temple and the land to Lakkhum Sety.later in 16th centuary by a Daivajna Mantri in Bhonsale King's royal court in Sawantwadi.
[edit] Iconography
The main idol in the sanctum sanctorum is more than 800 years old and is a masterpiece of Kadamba sculptures.The deity is four armed,shows each hand carrying variously a Khadga ( sword ), a trishul ( trident ), a Khetaka ( Shield ) and a bowl Kapala to drink Somarasa.
[edit] The Temple Architecture
The temple is a masterpiece of Goan temple architecture,with a huge Sabhamantapa,Antarala,Chowk,Sarwali and Garbhakud,with a huge golden Kalasha.Temple is surrounded by Agrashalas, two beautiful Praveshdwaras and a magnificant Deepastambha is eyecatching.
[edit] The Devotees
The deity is believed to be patron deity of Gomantak Daivadnya Brahmin community spread all over India.The patrons of the temples or the Mahajans are divided into four groups:
- Sashtikar
- Bardeskar
- Tiswadkar
- Antrujkar
[edit] Festivals
- The main festival of the temple is called as Shishirotsav or popularly known as Shigmo in Goa.Its a 10 days long celebration ,includes procession of deities in diffent Vahanas,other rituals like Ganga Pujan , Homa , Dhwajarohana , Gulalotsava , Rathotsava etc.
- Navaratri
- Vasant Puja
- Akshay Tritiya
- Dasara
- Avali Bhojan
