The Supreme Court imposed restrictions on festivals like Dahi Handi (curd pot) due to the subservient standpoint of the state government. Even the Supreme Court delivered a verdict without hearing out the plea of the participating “Govinda” squads. All the political leaders who otherwise reaped gains on the support of these Govinda teams kept mum. Dahi Handi was being cancelled everywhere; Govinda squads were seen being victimised by injustice. The agonised Govinda teams met with Shri. Raj Saheb Thackeray. Raj saheb called a press conference and registered objections to the lame position of the state government and lopsided verdict of the Supreme Court.

Viewpoint put forth by Shri. Raj Thackeray :

• It is agreeable that festivals like Dahi Handi have been getting highly commercialised, and that there are some malpractices that must be stopped; but why does the Supreme Court habitually impose restraints on Hindu festivals? They say accidents and injuries occur in Dahi Handi But then what about the individuals in Muharram processions that beat themselves to bleed? Don’t the loudspeakers on mosques create sound pollution? The government or court won’t take any action on their festivals, lest there will be riots they fear.
• They deny permission for Dahi Handi on account of physical injuries. Gymnasts in Olympic games do get injuries; even cricketers keep getting injured. Thus, would they deny entering the Olympics or playing cricket too? The state government too did not pitch appropriately in the court; had they done, we wouldn’t have witnessed this situation. We have fundamental doubt about the heart of the state government. Does it have any place for Hindu festivals?
• Including little children in Dahi Handi Govinda Pathak, squads are absolutely wrong and must be stopped. My contention is about the ceiling imposed by the court on the number of layers. Dahi Handi is our own festival, and it must be celebrated in a traditional manner.

Concluding the above argument, Raj saheb reassured the Govinda teams with the words, “Celebrate Dahi Handi fervently while following all precautionary measures for safety. I will take care of any conflicts that arise in the future.” Maharashtra Navnirman Sena organised traditional Dahi Handi festival everywhere as per the order by Raj saheb. Govinda teams stacked nine layers in the Dahi Handi ceremony held by Thane district chief Shri. Avinash Jadhav amid mammoth crowd, customary band instruments, and games; while ensuring to abide by all the safety standards. Thus, the shadow of restraining and undermining was washed off the Dahi Handi festival.

Gudhi Padwa festival marks the beginning of the Hindu-Marathi New Year. Every Marathi household is filled with zeal on this day. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena started celebrating this festival with enthusiasm all over Maharashtra with a view of showing the world our rich traditions, and our noble culture on the occasion of this festival. Tableau processions are drawn by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, heralded by saffron flag and ornate with traditional music and dance retinues. Various cultural programs are organised.

Also, since 2016, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena initiated Gudhi Padwa Gathering at Shiv-teertha (on Shivaji park). MNS President Shri. Raj Saheb Thackeray addresses the whole of Maharashtra on this auspicious New Year day. He expresses his views sharply and brightly about various topics facing the nation. An enormous audience assembles to hear him from all corners of the state.

Diwali is the festival of lights. It is the celebration of brightness. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena arranges a heavenly display of lights at the Shiv-teertha (Shivaji Park) every year. The entire area of Shiv-teertha is illuminated with lanterns of various colours and multiple types of lamps. Therefore, Shiv-teertha becomes the point of attraction in Diwali for Mumbaikars and the tourists visiting Mumbai alike.