JCI Panaji successfully organized Aboli Week 2026 on 14th March at Shree Sateri Mahamaya Rastroli Hanuman Temple, Volvonem, Tivim, North Goa. The event celebrated the creativity, talent, and spirit of women through a series of engaging competitions and cultural activities.
The program featured a Cooking Competition, Traditional Fashion Show (Navvari/Saree), and Fatti Making Competition, drawing enthusiastic participation from women in the community. A total of 26 participants competed in the Cooking Competition, 18 participants in the Fatti Making Competition, and 15 participants in the Traditional Fashion Show. The event created a vibrant and festive platform for women to showcase their culinary skills, traditional craftsmanship, and cultural elegance.
In the Cooking Competition, participants prepared vegetarian dishes using coconut or carrot as the main ingredient, with dishes prepared at home and presented at the venue. The Fatti Making Competition highlighted traditional craft and artistic skills, while the Traditional Fashion Show celebrated the beauty and grace of traditional Indian attire.
Mrs Sharmila Valavalkar, National Trainer of JCI India and Sarpanch of Pilgaon Panchayat, graced the event as the Chief Guest and also served as the judge for the Fatti Making Competition.
The competitions were judged by Mrs Veena Parwatkar, who evaluated the Cooking Competition and Traditional Fashion Show, and Mrs Unmesha Salgaonkar, who served as judge for the Traditional Fashion Show.
Winners of the competitions were:
Cooking Competition
🥇 1st Place – Ujjwala Shirodkar
🥈 2nd Place – Laxmi Kanthi
🥉 3rd Place – Pradnya Satardekar
Fatti Making Competition
🥇 1st Place – Riya Morajkar
🥈 2nd Place – Shruti Korgaonkar
🥉 3rd Place – Maya Kannaik
Traditional Fashion Show
🥇 1st Place – Arti Parab
🥈 2nd Place – Bhagyashree Shetye
🥉 3rd Place – Sneha Pednekar
JCI Panaji expressed sincere gratitude to the sponsors – SN Pest Management, AIKYA, and Surfnetix Digital Media Marketing Agency for their valuable support in making the event a success.
Special appreciation was also extended to the Media Partners – Prime Media Goa and Rashtra TV for their support in promoting the event.
JCI Panaji also acknowledged the support of Mr Sandeep Kauthankar, President of Shree Sateri Mahamaya Rastroli Hanuman Temple, and Mr Shantaram Devu Halarnkar, Vice President of the Temple, for their cooperation in hosting the program. Special thanks were given to Mrs Pramila Kauthankar, the Event Coordinator, for her dedicated efforts in organizing the event smoothly.
The event received warm appreciation from participants and attendees for promoting women empowerment, traditional culture, and community bonding. JCI Panaji continues to remain committed to organizing meaningful initiatives that encourage leadership, creativity, and community development.