Vahanas used in Goan temples explained

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

• Agrashala
• Goan temple
• List of temples in Goa

References

• "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