1 hr ago
NavYug Govinda Pathak Wins Dombivli Dahi Handi Title By Lottery
Dombivli held a large Dahi Handi festival in 2026.
Govinda teams competed to break the ceremonial handi.
Three teams reached the final round.
Organisers used a lottery to choose the winning team.
NavYug Govinda Pathak was selected.
Its members then broke the handi and won the title.
The event also included music, cultural performances and acrobatic acts.
Organisers said the celebration promoted unity, social responsibility and nation-building.
BJP state president Ravindra Chavan attended and honoured the winners.
NavYug Govinda Pathak won Dombivli’s 2026 Dahi Handi title through a lottery selection.
The final three groups were Ashtavinayak, NavYug and NavSai Govinda Pathaks.
The event was organised by the BJP Kalyan District unit at Baji Prabhu Chowk.
Govinda groups from the Kalyan-Dombivli region and several nearby cities participated.
Performances by Crazy Hoppers and Beat Breakers entertained spectators during the celebration.
- Who
- NavYug Govinda Pathak won the title; the event was organised by the BJP Kalyan District unit and attended by Ravindra Chavan.
- What
- A Dahi Handi celebration concluded with NavYug Govinda Pathak selected by lottery and breaking the ceremonial handi.
- Where
- Baji Prabhu Chowk in Dombivli, with participating groups from surrounding cities.
- When
- In 2026, with the celebration concluding late at night.
- Why
- The event combined Dahi Handi tradition with cultural performances and messages about unity, social responsibility and nation-building.
Key facts
- Winner
- NavYug Govinda Pathak
- Selection method
- Lottery conducted after three groups reached the final round
- Finalists
- Ashtavinayak Govinda Pathak, NavYug Govinda Pathak and NavSai Govinda Pathak
- organiser
- BJP Kalyan District unit
- Venue
- Baji Prabhu Chowk, Dombivli
- Featured performers
- Crazy Hoppers and Beat Breakers
- Attendance
- Ravindra Chavan attended and felicitated the winning team
Sources
Related news
Kalyan-Dombivli Dahi Handi Celebrations Feature Political Cash Prizes
New Panvel Dahi Handi Festival Offers ₹2,22,222 Prize Pool
Fadnavis Joins Mumbai Dahi Handi Celebrations, Urges Safety
Seven Mumbai-Area Spots For Grand Dahi Handi Celebrations
Bombay HC Sends Bhandup Dahi Handi Venue Dispute To BMC
Six Unrecognised Gujarat Parties Reportedly Earned ₹1,700 Crore
Odisha Janata Congress Plans Protest Against MMDR Act
BJP chief echoes Modi’s ‘naraz fufa’ jibe against Opposition
West Bengal Ties ₹3,000 Welfare Payments to Economic Growth
