Sheni Uzo: Dancing with Fire in Molcornem Long after the colours of Shigmo have faded across Goa, the quiet village of Molcornem in Quepem prepares for a ritual that seems to belong to another age. On the first full moon night after the festival, villagers gather in darkness for Sheni Uzo—a centuries-old ceremony […]
Shisharanni at Gaodongrim
Shisharanni at Gaodongrim ‘Shisharanni’ is a traditional ritual that takes place every third year at the time of traditional Shigmo festival at the Mallikarjun Temple in Gaodongrim, Canacona.. The word Shisharanni derives its name from two words – ‘shisha’ which is a kind of tree and ‘ranni’ which represent a traditional cooking place. […]