The village of Cumbharjua has its own unique tradition.The Sangod utsav is a tradition that takes place on the seventh day of Ganesh Chaturthi, following the immersion of lord Ganesha. It is celebrated on the Cumbharjua Canal and is dedicated to Goddess Shantadurga Cumbharjuvekarin. The residents of Cumbharjua also believe that the festival needs to be celebrated to save the village from Goddess Shantadurga’s wrath. Regardless, the festival has now become a tradition wherein a Ganesh idol is placed within the temple and also the homes of the villagers.
However, immersion of the idols is no regular event. The highlight of the Sangod festival is the fancy dress competition that takes place on these immersion boats. The boats serve as reliable platforms that allow performers to give their best without any fear. The villagers dress up as Gods or their other favourite characters and partake in a full-blown play. Their enthusiasm reflects through their costumes and dedication to the character they are playing, where even the tiniest details are taken care of. This floating carnival is accompanied by music and dances, at the end of which, the best dressed is announced as the winner. The people from nearby villages take part in the festival, the event has become a tourist attraction in Goa now and the government is promoting the event .
The word “Sangod” is a konkani word which refers to the boats joined together in order to create a stable and spacious platform. According to the villagers, the tradition of Sangod is almost 600 years old and is religiously followed every year It is believed that during the 15th century, the Vodekar family from Cumbharjua installed an idol of Lord Ganesha within the temple of Shantadurga Cumbharjuvekarin. They dearly worshipped Lord Ganesha and had to take this step during one Ganesh Chathurthi due to a financial crisis. On the day of the immersion, they used a canoe to travel across the canal. While this could be one of the probable reasons for the origin of this versatile and unique Goan festival, no one will know for sure.
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