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Time of India
17-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Ancient traditions unfold at Poinguinim's Gadyaanchi jatra
Canacona: Gadyaanchi Jatra was celebrated recently with thousands of devotees flocking to Mahalwada, Poinguinim. The jatra, held every three years in May, celebrates Lord Betal , a deity of Poinguinim and neighbouring villages. A ritual called 'Jevnni' is performed in the first year. In the second year, a procession called 'Ttakaa' takes place, and in the third year, the Gadyaanchi Jatra is celebrated with religious fervour. It is believed that Betal had conquered 12 talukas in Goa, along with Poinguinim, in the 13th century. The villagers asked him to live in Poinguinim and offered a jatra every three years in return. Since then, the famous Gadyanchi Jatra has been celebrated. The two Taranga, Satri and Pillkucho (peacock feathers), are brought to the place before the jatra. Two exceptionally large tree trunks called Khaamb, around 40-45 feet tall, are put in front of the Betal temple. A huge wooden spindle called Raat with four arms is fixed on the Khaamb. On the day of the jatra, the image of Betal in the temple is decorated traditionally. The decoration of the temple has remained unchanged for years. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Quote Undo Four males dressed in white – a dhoti and turban with a sword in the right hand and a piece of cloth in the other – known as Gade, take part in the ceremony. They are brought to the temple dancing on the beats of ancient songs with dhol and taso (musical instruments) along with other devotees of their community. The Gade, with their community, sing and dance with their swords in front of the temple. The four Gade are pierced with a metal hook into their back muscles, and other devotees from their community are pierced in their stomach. The Gade climb the Khaamb holding their sword and a piece of cloth. They are then tied to the arms of the Raat and rotated for some time. They are kept in the temple till their wounds are healed. At midnight on the day after the jatra, two Redde (cape buffaloes) are brought to the temple. One enters the temple, while the other departs. The buffalo that enters is then sacrificed to Betal. The temple remains closed for a week after the jatra for all devotees. Only their chief is allowed to enter. According to the folklore, in early centuries, one of the Gade would fall off the Raat while rotating and would be sacrificed to Betal. But that ritual is now banned.
Observer
08-03-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Shooting Stars lead women's Ramadhan basketball
MUSCAT: The fourth Women's Ramadhan Basketball Championship, organised by the Women's Sports Committee of the Oman Basketball Association, kicked off at the secondary hall of Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher. The tournament features five participating teams: Shooting Stars, Betal, Al Amerat Club, Ahli Sidab Club and OQ8 Team. The first week witnessed four decisive victories, with Shooting Stars leading the standings with four points after securing two consecutive wins, marking a strong start in the competition. In the opening match, Shooting Stars clinched a hard-fought and thrilling victory against Betal with a score of 27-25. The game saw significant shifts in momentum, as Betal initially took the lead in the first two quarters. However, Shooting Stars made a strong comeback in the fourth quarter, managing to equalise and forcing the game into a decisive fifth period, where they emerged victorious. The team's triumph was largely attributed to the outstanding performances of Fatima al Numani and Noor al Kharousi, while Kristyna Storkova and Warda Ibrahim stood out for Betal. Shooting Stars lead women's Ramadhan basketball In the second match, Al Amerat Club dominated their encounter against Ahli Sidab Club, securing a commanding 39-6 victory. Al Amerat controlled the game from the start, finishing the first quarter with a remarkable 20-0 lead and maintaining their dominance throughout the second and third quarters. The win was fuelled by the stellar performances of Nareem al Maamari, Asilah Yasser and Reema al Khameini. On the other hand, Fay al Jardani and Maryam al Mahrouqi made efforts to narrow the gap for Ahli Sidab, but to no avail. The third match was a much closer contest between Shooting Stars and Al Amerat Club, ending in a narrow 21-20 victory for Shooting Stars. The game remained competitive until the final seconds, with Al Amerat taking the lead in the first quarter before Shooting Stars fought back in the second. The four quarters concluded with tightly contested scores. Shamssldsha, Nelly Slaibi and Sara al Said played key roles in Shooting Stars' win, while Ghadeer al Ismaili was the standout performer for Al Amerat, scoring 17 points. Shooting Stars lead women's Ramadhan basketball In the fourth match, OQ8 Team secured their first win in the tournament by defeating Betal 27-23. Duqm Refinery started strong, leading in the first three quarters before Betal mounted a late comeback attempt in the final period. However, the decisive performances of Alina Perosko, Aida Mohamedi and Tamathir Yousef ensured victory for OQ8. On the opposing side, Katherinsi and Warda Ibrahim were the top scorers for Betal. With these results, Shooting Stars remains at the top of the standings with four points, while the other teams look to improve their rankings in the upcoming rounds.
