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Bodgeshwar Jatra 2026 to Be Observed on January 2 at Mapusa, Goa

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The Bodgeshwar Temple festival, popularly known as the Bodgeshwar Jatra, is one of the most revered religious events in North Goa and will be observed on January 2, 2026, in Mapusa.

Celebrated during the Paush month of the Hindu lunar calendar, the Jatra is dedicated to Lord Bodgeshwar, also lovingly worshipped by devotees as Bongini. The festival is held on Paush Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi, the fourteenth day of the waxing phase of the moon, as per the traditional lunar calendar followed in Goa.

Each year, the annual jatra attracts scores of devotees from across Goa and neighbouring regions to this modest yet spiritually powerful temple. A widely held belief among devotees is that Lord Bodgeshwar is a wish-fulfilling deity, and that sincere prayers offered here are never left unanswered.

During the festival, the temple premises are adorned with special lighting arrangements, creating a vibrant and devotional atmosphere that continues late into the night. The illumination, combined with traditional rituals and offerings, makes the Bodgeshwar Jatra a deeply moving spiritual experience.

The Bodgeshwar Jatra stands as a testament to Goa’s rich religious traditions, drawing together faith, devotion, and community spirit year after year.

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Feast of St. Jerome 2025: Mass Schedule for Sunday, October 5 at St. Jerome Church, Mapusa-Goa

Tanisha Cardozo

The Feast of St. Jerome will be joyfully celebrated on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at St. Jerome Church in Mapusa, Goa — a day held dear in the hearts of many Goans, both near and far. This annual event, rooted in centuries of devotion, continues to be a spiritual cornerstone for the community.

Masses will be celebrated throughout the morning at 6:30 AM, 7:45 AM, 9:15 AM, and a special English Mass at 11:00 AM, offering all faithful an opportunity to come together in worship. The church, adorned in festive décor, becomes a place of reverence and reflection as parishioners, pilgrims, and visitors join in prayer and thanksgiving.

Beyond religious observance, the Feast of St. Jerome is also a celebration of cultural heritage — filled with traditional music, a sense of unity, and generations gathering to uphold the values of faith, humility, and service inspired by St. Jerome, the Church Father and Biblical scholar.

St. Jerome holds great significance in Christian history for his monumental contribution to Scripture. He is best known for translating the Bible into Latin, a version known as the Vulgate, which became the standard text for centuries. A staunch advocate for scholarly rigor and spiritual discipline, St. Jerome’s life exemplified deep commitment to truth, study, and asceticism. His feast is a reminder of the power of sacred texts, the importance of intellectual devotion to faith, and the enduring relevance of Scripture in daily life.

All are welcome to partake in this sacred celebration and experience the deep spiritual richness that defines Goa’s faith traditions.