Today we call on the Vetal of Netravali, a remote village in Goa‘s forested southeast corner. The shrine is even further removed from the village but is well worth a visit, for the subject here cuts an imposing presence. In these rural pockets vestiges of ancient ways of life are still sensed.
See this post for an introduction to the Vetal mythos. All the posts on this theme are consolidated here.

Vetal of Netravali
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Vetal-bab, au naturel
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Vetal shrine in Netravali
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Babuso Velip, the caretaker
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Thanks for the info. Will visit on my next trip to Goa
Any other such locations in your beautiful state ?
Anji
Wonderfully composed snaps and a superb narration. Simply love the ambiance of Netravali!
Beautifully captured Rajan baab!
Amazing.
That is so nostalgic and nice. If only many among us would appreciate the beauty of simplicity.