In Goa, this festival is locally known as "Dasro" in Konkani, marks Goddess Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura, concludes the festivities. Insignia known as "Taranga" play an important role in the festivities, which are sacred umbrellas that symbolise the village deities. At many temples a dance of the Tarangas is held.Oracles are associated with Dasara in Goa. On this day, a ritual called "Seemollanghan" of the deities is held. For this people follow a token ritual of crossing the border of their village. The icons of deities are carried in a grand procession. The tradition traces its roots to ancient times when kings would cross the border of their kingdom to wage war with the neighbouring kingdom. After Seemollanghan, there is a tradition wherein people exchange "Aaptyachi pana". These leave symbolise gold and the ritual is a symbolic representation of exchange of gold.