Our lady of Miracles-Mapusa

Mirabai temple has been converted into a St Jerome Church and Mirabai is now known as Milagres. However, as I mention in Lotus In The Stone, some strands of culture continue to live. Mirabai used to be offered oil and devotees still offer oil to Milagres. Like the people of Goa, some deities also got converted.

A pot of oil comes from the Lairai temple for Mirabai. Similarly, a basket of Mogra or Jasmine is sent from Mirabai to Lairai Temple.

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