History

It was a humble and simple beginning during the Mandala season of 1977.Devotees worshiping Lord Ayyappa, dwelling in and around Mangoor village (Vasco) used to conduct Ayyappa Poojas, Bhajans at their residences before their pilgrimage to Sabarimala. These devotional togetherness paved way for an enriched bliss of spiritual enlightment amongst the participants . In the absence of a proper and convenient worshipping place, such bhajans were restricted only on Saturdays in the houses of Ayyappa pilgrims. With an aim to broaden the worshiping facilities to the Ayyappa devotees of Goa in general, a decision was arrived unanimously to form a body, named as Ayyappa Seva Samithi, Vasco. Read more