Mulgaon Kelbai Peth Utsav
The Mulgaon Kelbai Peth Utsav, inaugurated on 23 March 2026 in Goa’s Bicholim taluka, is a distinctive cultural-religious festival reflecting the syncretic traditions of Goa. Celebrated annually on Chaitra Shukla Panchami, it marks the symbolic reunion of Goddess Kelbai of Mulgao with her sister Goddess Mahamaya of Mayem, embodying familial and spiritual bonds within local belief systems.
Salient Features: The central element of the festival is the ‘Peth’
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