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Janmashtami 2026: Why does 'Go Go Go Vinda' resonate on Dahi Handi? Know the hidden story behind the song
Samira Vishwas | September 4, 2026 2:24 AM CST

New Delhi: As soon as the festival of Janmashtami arrives, everyone across the country gets colored in the colors of Krishna devotion. During this time, special pujas are performed in temples and Dahi Handi and pot breaking programs are also organized at many places. Especially during Dahi Handi, some songs played on DJ add a different enthusiasm to the atmosphere. One of these is the popular song 'Go Go Go Govinda' from the film 'Oh My God'. But do you know who has sung this song and what is its story?

What is the specialty of this song

Let us tell you, this song filmed in the film 'Oh My God' is still heard a lot in Dahi Handi programs. Its special thing is its loud music and dance, which forces people to dance. Actress Sonakshi Sinha and dancing star Prabhu Deva were seen in the song and the energy of both made this song more special.

Mika Singh and Shreya Ghoshal gave voice

'Go Go Go Govinda' is from the film 'Oh My God!' released in 2012. It's a song by. This song has been composed by Himesh Reshammiya and Mika Singh and Shreya Ghoshal have given their voices to it. Also, the video of the song shows the enthusiasm of Dahi Handi festival and Govinda's group. This is the reason why even after many years of its release, this song is heard in the events of Janmashtami and Dahi Handi.

What is the story of 'Oh My God'?

The story of the film revolves around a shopkeeper named Kanji Lalji Mehta. Kanji does not believe in God and questions many beliefs to religion. One day his shop gets destroyed in an earthquake. When he asks for compensation for the loss from the insurance company, he is told that this incident comes under 'Act of God'.

Angered by this, Kanji decides to file a case against Bhagwan in the court. After this step the story takes many interesting turns. Meanwhile, a mysterious person named Krishna Vasudev Yadav comes into his life and helps him. Later, Kanji realizes that he is not a common man, but Lord Krishna himself. This is the reason why the song 'Go Go Go Govinda' from the film still remains a part of the celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami and Dahi Handi.


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