The village of Cumbharjua has a unique tradition of its own. The Sangod Utsav is a Goan monsoon festival that takes place on the seventh day of Ganesh Chaturthi, following the immersion of Lord Ganesha. This unique Goan festival that is celebrated on the Cumbharjua Canal is dedicated entirely to the Goddess Shantadurga Cumbharjuvekarin. The word “Sangod” is a Konkani word that refers to the boats used by villagers during the immersion of Ganesha idols. They are long canoes 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. 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. (Taken from Soul Travelling Blog)