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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
[edit]References
[edit]- "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