The seven-day Gomantak Janak Bhagwan Parshuram Avtaran Mahotsav 2026 was inaugurated this evening at the Bhagwan Parshuram Pratima, Mandovi Promenade, Panjim, by the Chief Minister of Goa, Dr Pramod Sawant. The Mahotsav, being held from 19 to 26 April 2026, commemorates the birth anniversary of Gomantak Janak Bhagwan Parshuram and aims to promote Goa as a centre for spiritual and cultural tourism.
The festival is organised by Rashtriya Parshuram Parishad (Goa Pradesh Chapter) and Panaji Nav Varsha Swagat Samiti, in collaboration with the Department of Information and Publicity, Government of Goa, and managed by the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG).
ABOUT THE EVENT
The inaugural ceremony commenced with a traditional Kalash Yatra and Lamp Lighting, followed by a Mahaarti of Bhagwan Parshuram performed by priests from Kashi. A light and sound show depicting the life and teachings of Bhagwan Parshuram was also presented on the Parshuram Pratima.
Inaugurating the Mahotsav, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant said, “Gomantak Janak Bhagwan Parshuram Avtaran Mahotsav is a commendable initiative that brings our spiritual heritage and cultural values to the forefront. Bhagwan Parshuram symbolises dharma, courage, and service, values that must inspire our youth.”
The inauguration was held in the presence of guests of honour Delilah Lobo (MLA Siolim & Vice Chairman of ESG), Jit Arolkar (MLA of Mandrem Constituency) and Damu Naik (BJP President). Special guests Sunil Bharala (Founder, Rashtriya Parshuram Parishad and former minister, UP) and Shrihari Athalye (Academician, Jan Shikshan Sansthan, Goa), were also present.
Cultural programmes included Ganesh Vandana (Bharat Natyam), Bhagwan Parshuram Gatha (Act), Bhargavaram Charitam (Bharat Natyam), and Parshuram Anand Utsav (Kathak). A major highlight was the music CD launch of devotional song Om Parashuramaya Namaha, written by Ranjita Raikar Nagvekar and sung by Akshay Prakash Naik, with pamphlets containing QR codes distributed to download the song. The writer was felicitated by Damu G Naik.
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