Shri Devaki Krishna Ravalnath Temple

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17 km at Marcela, Ponda, this temple Popularly known as Pisso Ravalnath. The most important festival is "Maini Paumima" in the month of Pausa (January). This seems to be the only temple in India where Lord Krishna is worshipped with Devaki as Devakikrishna. The Black-stone idol of Devaki in standing posture and the child Krishna is unique in Goa.

The affiliate deities are Bhumika Devi, Laxmi Ravalnath, Mallinath, Katyayani, Chodaneshwar and Dhada Shankar. This deity is worshipped by Atri, Kasyapa, Vatsa, Kaudinya, Vasista,Bharadwaj gotras. Ramanabami, Gokulastami are celebrated on grand scale.

During the days of religious persecution the deity was shifted from Chorao, Tiswadi to Mayem in Bicholim and from there to the present location at Marcel.

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