PERNEM: Mandrem villagers will celebrate the Saptah festival on Tuesday 12 November at Bhagavati-Sapteshwar temples, in Deulwada- Mandrem. The celebrations begin seven days in advance. During this seven-day period, uninterrupted bhajans are sung throughout the day, which are locally known as 'paar'.
Celebrations are held by taking out a procession of deities Bhagavati and Sapteshwar. This is followed by poojas and offering of sweets to the devotees.