Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Juinagar Celebrates Narali Purnima With Coconut-Cracking Contest
Imagine a fun competition where people try to crack coconuts with their hands!
This happened in Juinagar, Navi Mumbai, during Narali Purnima, a festival.
People competed in a game called Kheli Naral Phodi, a traditional sport from the Konkan region.
The goal was to crack coconuts using skill and strength.
The local political group, the MNS Juinagar–Nerul Division, organized the event.
The community came together with music, dance, and human pyramids.
Winners got prizes like a silver coconut and a beautiful saree.
The Kheli Naral Phodi coconut-cracking competition was held in Juinagar, Navi Mumbai, for Narali Purnima.
The MNS Juinagar–Nerul Division organized the event, reviving a traditional Konkan sport.
Over 50 participants competed, showcasing strength and technique in cracking coconuts.
The festive atmosphere included Govinda Pathaks and cultural performances.
Winners received prizes, including a silver coconut and a Paithani saree.
- Who
- Organized by MNS Juinagar–Nerul Division; participants were local residents.
- What
- The Kheli Naral Phodi coconut-cracking competition was held.
- When
- During Narali Purnima.
- Where
- Juinagar, Navi Mumbai.
- Why
- To celebrate Narali Purnima and revive a traditional sport.
- Event
- Kheli Naral Phodi competition
- Location
- Juinagar, Navi Mumbai
- Organizer
- MNS Juinagar–Nerul Division
- Traditional sport origin
- Konkan region
- Men's winner
- Prakash Suryawanshi
- Men's prizes
- Silver coconut, second and third place winners also awarded
- Women's winner
- Bharti Galwe
- Women's prize
- Paithani saree