THE GOAN NETWORK
VASCO
Preparations for the 127th edition of the Shree Damodar Bhajani Saptah formally commenced with members of the Shree Damodar Bhajani Saptah Samiti offering traditional prayers at the Shri Damodar Saunsthan in Zambaulim.
The delegation was led by Samiti President Bharat Kolgaonkar, Saptah Central Committee President Prashant Joshi and Vasco MLA Krishna Salkar, along with committee members and prominent citizens of Vasco.
As part of the age-old tradition, the members offered a coconut at the feet of Lord Damodar, seeking divine blessings for the smooth, peaceful and successful conduct of the annual religious festival.
The sacred coconut will later be ceremoniously brought to the Shri Damodar Temple in Vasco, marking the official beginning of the Bhajani Saptah celebrations.
Speaking on the occasion, Samiti President Bharat Kolgaonkar said the committee is committed to organising a grand and well-managed festival this year while preserving its rich traditions.
He said prayers were offered for the health, prosperity and well-being of the people of Vasco and for the successful completion of all festival-related activities.
Damodar Bhajani Saptah Samiti Secretary Santosh Khorjuvekar said the week-long religious festival attracts thousands of devotees from across Goa every year. He said elaborate arrangements are being planned in coordination with the police, municipality and other government departments to ensure the safety and convenience of devotees.
Khorjuvekar added that meetings with all authorities concerned will be held in the coming days to finalise traffic management, crowd control and emergency response measures.
He also informed that the darshan facility will remain open round the clock during the festival and appealed to devotees to cooperate with volunteers and follow all safety guidelines to ensure a peaceful and successful celebration.
