In the afternoon, the Ghodemodni procession began in the village following traditional rituals performed in the presence of the temple priest and villagers. After the ceremonial worship, performers began the unique dance performance and the decorated “horses” entered Valpoi town. As per tradition, the Valpoi Police Station paid a ceremonial salute to the performers. This practice of the police paying respects to the Ghodemodni troupe has continued for many years.
Devotees from Valpoi and nearby areas welcomed the procession at various locations and performed rituals for the symbolic horses. Rangolis were drawn along public roads, and lamps were lit at many places. In the evening, the Ghodemodni performance was held in front of the Shri Hanuman Temple in Valpoi. The dance performance, which lasted for about an hour, saw participation from devotees and citizens.
In the Ghodemodni dance, performers tie a wooden horse structure around their waist and hold swords while dancing energetically to the beats of traditional drums.
According to villagers, the tradition of celebrating Shigmo and performing Ghodemodni in Masorde dates back hundreds of years.
After the Ghodemodni celebration, the traditional Karvalya festival begins in Masorde, which continues for six to seven days with various religious and cultural programs.
