Festivals celebrated in Morjim

 Morjim is well known for its beautiful beaches and resorts but Morjim is also famous for some of the festivals celebrated in the village.
One of the main festival celebrated in Morjim is
 'Kalas Utsav'
This festival was started by the people of Porab and Gauns family. The people consider the 'kalas' a god and therefore it is called 'Grampurush' means God of Village. This festival is celebrated once in every three, five or seven years. Kalas means an earthern pot and in that water and mango tree leaves has been added. The water from that pot is referred as 'Kartikeya'. On this day Kartikeya god sits on the lap of his mother that is goddess Morjai. And during the separation of god 'Kartikeya' goddess Morjai cries until her nine yards saree gets wet.

The other main festival in Morjim is
'Hartul'
The story behind celebrating this festival is that one of the man from 'Porob' family has been killed by the people and it is said that his soul not rested in peace. On this day he fights with lord 'Dinvanji' for his truthfulness. No one are allowed to wear leather things who come to see this rituals because it causes harm to both of these gods.

'Ghodemodni'
Ghodemodni is one of the most famous festival celebrated in Morjim. This is performed during 'Shigmo'  It is a dance form wherein ancient legends of bravery are reenacted. The dancer wears warrior attire over a dummy horse frame along with sword in one hand. The dancers march towards the Morjai temple and perform the dance to the beats of drum. This dance reflects the heritage of warfare.
 



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