Goa has an unseen indigenous religious belief and practices that is visible in the village of Chicalim. Similar version is also found in almost all other villages too. Worshipping and paying veneration to Devi Santeri, local Brahman, Rakhondar, Ximme-vhello Denvchar, is carried out with deep devotion at the historic Shree Narsinv Santeri Devasthan located at Chicalim junction.
Temple
A Hindu Festival
A Hindu Temple
Fruits offering to Deity
Hindu priests praying at Narsinv Santeri temple
Homa or Havan being carried out
Locals performing Pooja
Narsinv Santeri Goddess
Offerings to Deity
Marigold flowers
Santeri Goddess bedecked with flowers
Offering items kept ready.
Various types of offerings to deities
Chicalim is famous for it's folk traditions, in the form of Fuggdio and Dhalo dances, Chicalim's women have been in the fore front to keep these traditions alive religiously every year. One can observe this traditional dances and prayer services on various festive and solemn occassions.
Traditional Fuggdio Dance
A Hindu Festival - Wedding of Tulsi
Unique Easter Prayer Service
A Couple - Part of Dhalo Dance
Taditional Dhalo Performance
Women in Traditional Dresses for Dhalo
Annual Mass at Regina Mundi statue
Traditional Dhalo in progress
Goa's hidden culture "The Dhalo"
Lavanni Dance
Our Lady of Regina Mundi Statues
Traditional Denddlo Festival