Shantadurga Kunkalikarin Jatra utsav at Fatorpa in Quepem - Festival at Shantadurga Kunkalikarin Festival
Shantadurga Kunkalikarin Jatra utsav at Fatorpa is observed
in Paush month. It is the annual jatra and festival at the Shantadurga
Kunkalikarin Temple at Fatorpa in Quepem in Goa. This annual yatra which also
includes a small fair attracts hundreds of devotees. Shantadurga Kunkalikarin
Jatra utsav 2025 date is from January 4 to January 8.
The shrine and its premises are beautifully decorated during the period with flowers, lamps and lights.
The shrine and its premises are beautifully decorated during the period with flowers, lamps and lights.
Unique rituals which are held only during special location
are performed on the day.
On Paush Shukla Paksha panchami day Shibikotsav is held.
On Sashti day or sixth day Rath Ambari is held.
On seventh day Fulacha Rath or flower chariot is held.
On Ashtami day Vijayarath is held.
On ninth day it is the Navami Rath.
Shantadurga Kunkalikarin Jatra utsav is observed on Paush
Shukla Paksha Panchami tithi to Navami tithi or the fifth to ninth day during
the waxing phase of moon in Paush month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar
followed in Goa.