Konkan's Shimgotsav: Sankasur's Buzz, Palanquin Dances, and Folk Art Ignite Festivities

• Shimga in Konkan is a grand folk celebration, drawing people back to their native villages from Mumbai.
• Sankasur, a black-colored figure with a mask and stick, entertains villagers with his unique dance to drum beats.
• The deity's palanquin visits homes, where devotees offer worship and 'naivedya' (food offerings).
• Palanquin bearers make the deity's palanquin dance to drums and cymbals, captivating onlookers.
• Naman and Khele, folk art forms featuring mythological plays, songs, and dances, provide all-night entertainment.