Marcaim
Madkai | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Marcaim Location in Goa, India  Marcaim Marcaim (India) | |
| Coordinates: 15°25′23″N 73°57′04″E / 15.4230481°N 73.9511311°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Goa |
| District | North Goa |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 6,215 |
| Demonym | Indian |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Konkani |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 403404 |
| Vehicle registration | GA |
| Website | goa |
| [1] | |
Marcaim or Madkai is a census town in Ponda taluka, North Goa district in the state of Goa, India.[1] It was historically known as Madiyagombu as recent as the 14th century.[2]
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It is famous for the Navdurga Temple which is renowned for its unique idol of the goddess, which features a tilted head. The temple is also known for hosting an annual festival called "Zatra of Goddess Navdurga" or just "Zatra" which takes place around November each year, specifically on Kartik Shukla Paksha Ashtami. The temple is also known for the controversy, which began in 2016, over a decision to replace the temple idol. This decision led to a legal and social dispute between the Brahmin Mahajans and local Bahujan villagers over temple ownership and control.[3][4]
- ^ Marcaim on wikimapia
- ^ Rodrigues, Tensing (12 December 2020). "Story of Naik Pratap Rau Sardesai family". The Navhind Times. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
- ^ "Seven-year-long Madkai Navdurga Temple dispute inches closer to resolution". oHeraldo. 28 October 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
- ^ Kanekar, Anita (22 September 2016). "From Sateri to Navdurga and worshippers to sevekaris". oHeraldo. Retrieved 25 August 2024.