Goa, Oct. 26 -- The traditional Vade Utsav was celebrated with great enthusiasm on Ashwin Purnima at the Shri Damodar Temple in Jambaulim, Goa, drawing devotees to the annual religious festival.

A unique ritual associated with the festival involves the Avasar of Gram Purush Dev removing vadas by placing his hands into boiling oil. The distinctive tradition remains a key highlight of the celebrations.

Vade Utsav is observed annually on Ashwin Purnima and continues for five days. Following the vada-making ritual held today, Kaul Prasad will be offered to devotees from tonight.

The festival is an important religious tradition at the Shri Damodar Temple, bringing devotees together to observe its longstanding customs and rituals.

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