Pernem: Warkhand Village in Pernem was adorned with vibrant colours and religious zeal as the community celebrated the Dussehra festival. Devotees came together to pay homage to the deities, including Bhutnath, Ravalnath, and Pavnayee, in a grand celebration of the divine.
A highlight of the event was the symbolic marriage of the gods, a sacred tradition that draws worshippers in large numbers. The gods’ union was marked with great enthusiasm, signifying harmony and divine blessings.
During the celebration, a colourful palkhi, or palanquin, carried the idols of the deities through the village, symbolizing their divine presence among the people.
A unique and spiritually significant tradition at the festival involved the distribution of Apta leaves, which were treated as precious as gold among the devotees.
The festival brought the community together in a collective display of faith and devotion, reminding everyone of the rich cultural and spiritual heritage that thrives in Warkhand Village.
