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Day 4 — October 14
Goa — Discover Makharotsav
Navaratri in Goa offers something very different. In temple towns and villages, Makharotsav brings together decorated sacred spaces, aarti, devotional music and community traditions.
The 2026 Makharotsav is scheduled from October 11 to 19, particularly across places including Marcel, Madkai, Ponda and Shiroda.
What travellers can experience:
- Decorated temple spaces
- Makhar ceremonies
- Aarti
- Devotional music
- Traditional temple art
- Community celebrations
The Navaratri Experience:
Explore Goa beyond its beaches and discover its living temple traditions, where the festival is experienced through prayer, music, decoration and community participation.
A Day of Celeberation:
🌙 Evening: Makhar ceremony, aarti and devotional music
Travel Tip:
Individual temples may follow different timings and rituals, so check the programme of the temple you plan to visit.
