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Vasai historically known as Bassein or Bacaim is a historical village in the city of Mumbai in the Maharashtra state of India.Vasai has demonstrated religion harmony throughout its history. Having been under portuguese rule for a long period, Vasai has significant Portuguese cultural influence.
COMMUNITIES BASED IN VASAI
Vasai has 12 communities :
- Chambhar.
- Saraswats.
- Palshi.
- Kudal Deshkars.
- Panamali (Somavanshi Kshatriya Samaj).
- Bhandari (Seshavanshi Kshatriya Samaj).
- Samvedi Brahmans.
- Sandori Christians.
- Kupari.
- Aagri.
- Koli.
- Brahmins.
- East Indians (Walkars).
Christian Churches in Vasai
- Our Lady of Grace Cathedral Church(cathedral), Papdy.
- Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies Church, Remedy.
- Holy Cross Church, Nirmal(One of the Oldest church in Nirmal).
- Our Lady of Mercy, Merces.
- Our Lady of Fatima Church, Chulne.
- St.Peter Church, Arnala.
- St.Thomas Church, Sandor.
- St.Francis Xavier Church, Giriz.
- St.Mary Magdalene Church, Mulgaon.
- St.Gonsalo Garcia Church, Gass.
- St.Michael Church, Manickpur.
- Mother of God Church, Palle.
- Church of Christ, Umela.
- Holy Spirit Church, Nandakhal.
- Christ The King Church, Bolinj.
- Our Lady of Lourdes, Shirlaiwadi.
- St.James Church, Agashi.
- St.Ignatius Loyola Church, 100 feet road.
- Holy Family Church, Bhuigaon.
- St.Joseph Church, Umralla.
- St.Paul's Church, Nanbhat.
- St.Roque's Church, Gokhivare.
NAVSALA PAVNARA VASAICHA MAHARAJA
Vasaicha Maharaja is the lord who fulfills all the dreams of his devotees. The title Vasaicha Maharaja is given by the devotees of Vasai in Anand Nagar, Vasai(West)
The Ganesh Mandal was established in 1983. Due to the vows of the residentials in Anand Nagar,Vasai. The Ganesha is famous for fulfilling the vows of its devotees. Vasaicha Maharaja is also known as Navsala Pavnara i.e. Fulfiller of vows And hence, the title is given to the Ganesha as Navsala Pavnara Vasaicha Maharaja. The Ganesh Mandal is one of the oldest Mandal in Vasai. Vasaicha Maharaja is the most revered and prayed Ganpati idol, during the annual Ganpati festival held in Vasai(Mumbai). It is so believed that Vasaicha Maharaja fulfills each and every wish of his devotees and hence people throng to take his darshan during the 7 day Ganpati festival each year. The striking beautiful and well sculpted Ganesh Idol which is almost 10 to 14 feet in height is what makes its devotees seek a glimpse of him during this annual festival. The Ganapati Idol is the only idol in Maharashtra, India fully dressed up in finery and decked up with real jewellery, specially made to order to fit coupled with elaborate decorations of the pandals, the entire Vasaicha Maharaja Ganpati pandal looks simply divine.
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