Vahanas used in Goan temples

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This is a list of Vahanas used in Goan temples.

  • Palakhi ( also called as Shikbika ),can be wooden ,Silver or sometimes even golden
  • Lalakhi
  • Sukhasana
  • Ratha ( Chariot carried on shoulders by devotees )
  • Maharatha ( Ter ,chariots pulled by devotees )
  • Simhavahan
  • Garudvahan
  • Nauka ( a boat ," Sangod " in Konkani )
  • Makhar ( a swing , also called as Dolvahana or Dolyantra )
  • Ambari ( an elephant )
  • Ashwavahana
  • Vijaya Ratha ( a horse chariot )
  • Shehsa Vahan
  • Gajavahan
  • Vrushab or Nandi Vahan

See also

References
  • "Gomantak Prakruti ani Sanskruit",Volume 1,By B.D.Satoskar,Published by Shubhada Saraswat Prakashan,Mumbai.
  • "Shree Devi Kalika",by Shreepadrao P.Madkaikar,Kalika Prakashan,Goa,April 1984,Pages-5-78
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