North India Statesman
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During the Sri Lirai visit on Friday night in Shirgaon, Goa, 6 people died and more than 30 people were injured. The injured were immediately admitted to Goa Medical College (GMC) and North Goa District Hospital in Mapusa.
The accident occurred when a large number of devotees gathered to participate in the traditional ‘Jatra’. There was anarchy in the huge crowd, causing a stampede and stampede. The condition of one of the injured is said to be critical, while the condition of the other is out of danger.
CM Sawant met the injured
On receiving the information of the incident, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant visited North Goa District Hospital and Bicholim Hospital to take stock of the situation. The Chief Minister met the injured and inquired about their treatment and instructed the officers to provide all the necessary medical facilities.
What is Lirai Jatra?
Larai Devi is a revered Hindu goddess, who is worshiped mainly in Goa, especially in Shiroda village of South Goa. This temple dedicated to Larai Devi is an important spiritual center for the local people and devotees from the surrounding areas.
Larai Devi ‘Jatra’, also known as Shirgaon ‘Jatra’
Larai Devi ‘Jatra’, also known as Shirgaon ‘Jatra’, is a major religious and cultural festival of Goa, which is celebrated every year in honor of Larai Devi in Shirgaon village of Bicholim taluka. This festival is celebrated in the month of Chaitra (March-April) according to the Hindu calendar and lasts for several days. The most prominent feature of this festival is the tradition of walking on fire, in which devotees known as “Dhonda” walk barefoot on the burning coals. This ritual is a symbol of his faith and spiritual purity.
