Grand devotee turnout for “Kushavati Aarti” at Shree Ramnath Damodar Saunsthan
Zambaulim: A large number of devotees from Goa, as well as from Karnataka and Maharashtra, gathered for the “Kushavati River Aarti” organised by Shree Ramnath Damodar Sansthan, Zambaulim on Wednesday 25th March 2026 on the occasion of the 111th Pindikotsav. The Aarti was beautifully performed on a grand and artistic stage set up at “Devacho Paanto,” with priests specially invited from Haridwar presenting the sacred ritual.
The ceremony commenced with the traditional lighting of the lamp by Sansthan President Manjunath Pai Dukle, PWD Minister Digambar Kamat, Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai, Goa Pradesh Congress Committee President Amit Patkar, and Rajivji of Shri Nrusinh Ganga Adhyatmik Deepak, Haridwar. All dignitaries were honoured with the prasad of Shree Damodar.
On this occasion, individuals who selflessly contributed to organizing the Kushavati Aarti including Rajesh Zambaulikar, Damodar Zambaulikar, Rajesh Mesta, Bhavesh Zambaulikar, and Siddhesh Prabhudesai were felicitated. Temple sevekaris Rajesh Gaonkar and Satish Deshbhandari were also honoured. The event was compered by Vishal Pai Cacode.
Following the Aarti, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Dessai and BJP State President Damodar Naik were felicitated on stage with Shree Damodar’s prasad by president Manjunath Pai Dukle.
The programme began with a grand palkhi procession of Shree Damodar, accompanied by traditional music, arriving at “Devacho Paanto.” This was followed by an energetic performance by the Jagdamba Dhol Tasha Pathak. After the ceremonial worship of the Kushavati River by President Manjunath Pai Dukle, nine priests performed a synchronized sequence of Dhoop Aarti, Vriksha Aarti, and Karpoor Aarti, leaving thousands of devotees mesmerized.
Addressing the gathering, Manjunath Pai Dukle emphasized the importance of water conservation, stating that only by respecting and preserving our rivers can they continue to sustain life. He also expressed gratitude to devotees for their overwhelming participation in the first-ever Kushavati Aarti.
