Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Navi Mumbai Narali Purnima Competition Draws Festive Community Participation
A coconut-breaking competition was held in Navi Mumbai for Narali Purnima.
People from Juinagar, Nerul and Sanpada took part.
Men and women competed separately.
Murti Kaka won the men’s first prize.
Jayashree Lavate won the women’s first prize and received a Paithani saree.
The event was organised by Akshay Bhosale and Manuskki Pratishthan.
Govinda teams performed and made human pyramids.
Organisers said the event helped people celebrate traditions and come together.
The third ‘Kheli Naral Fodi 2026’ competition was held in Navi Mumbai during Narali Purnima.
Residents and women from Juinagar, Nerul and Sanpada participated in the event.
Murti Kaka won the men’s category, while Jayashree Lavate won the women’s category.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena ward 22 president Akshay Bhosale organised the event with Manuskki Pratishthan.
Govinda team performances and human pyramids added to the celebrations.
- Who
- Residents and women from Juinagar, Nerul and Sanpada participated; the event was organised by Akshay Bhosale with Manuskki Pratishthan.
- What
- The third ‘Kheli Naral Fodi 2026’ coconut-breaking competition was held, along with Govinda performances.
- When
- On the occasion of Narali Purnima in 2026.
- Where
- Navi Mumbai, including participation from Juinagar, Nerul and Sanpada.
- Why
- To celebrate Narali Purnima, bring residents together and preserve the traditional festive spirit.
- Event
- Third edition of the ‘Kheli Naral Fodi 2026’ competition
- Organiser
- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena ward 22 president Akshay Bhosale
- Partner organisation
- Manuskki Pratishthan
- Men’s winner
- Murti Kaka; Sambhaji Patil placed second and Aniruddha Ghadi third
- Women’s winner
- Jayashree Lavate; Jayashree Mahajan placed second and Ashwini Kale third
- Men’s prize
- A ceremonial silver coconut
- Women’s prize
- A traditional Paithani saree
- Special performances
- Govinda teams from Juinagar performed, including human-pyramid displays