No ‘dahi handi’ events in Pune
3 years, 3 months ago

No ‘dahi handi’ events in Pune

Hindustan Times  

PUNE The observance of the “dahi handi” tradition held one day after the feast of Janmashtami, will not take place in Pune because of Covid-19. With Janmashtami on August 30 the day for the “dahi handi” tradition - a one person scaling a human pyramid to break a pot of curds suspended high above the ground – is August 31. “We will hold a representative dahi handi within the Ganpati temple to break to allow children to enjoy this moment,” said Deepak Marne, president of Babu Genu Mitra mandal. “We have not planned, nor will be holding dahi handi this year, looking at the covid situation,” said More.

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Dahi Handi celebrations underway in Mumbai; 35 major mandals in Pune to hold joint Dahi Handi event to ease traffic woes
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dahi Handi celebrations underway in Mumbai; 35 major mandals in Pune to hold joint Dahi Handi event to ease traffic woes

The Hindu  

Dahi Handi festival is being celebrated in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra on Tuesday to mark Krishna Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. Over the last few years, some Dahi Handi events backed by politicians in Mumbai and its metropolitan region, including Thane, Kalyan, Navi Mumbai and Panvel, have become famous due to hefty prize money, the presence …

Dahi Handi: Mumbai’s ‘Govindas’ underway, security tightened
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Dahi Handi: Mumbai’s ‘Govindas’ underway, security tightened

Live Mint  

Dahi Handi: India's financial capital of Mumbai is in high spirits on the occasion of Dahi Handi amid the Janmashtami festivities this year. As many as 15 govindas have been injured so far this year during Dahi Handi festival in Mumbai, ANI reported citing data from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Celebrations underway in Mumbai The Dahi Handi festival is being …

How Mumbai Celebrated Dahi Handi To Mark Janmashtami — WATCH
3 months, 3 weeks ago

How Mumbai Celebrated Dahi Handi To Mark Janmashtami — WATCH

ABP News  

Janmashtami celebrations across Maharashtra saw devotees participate in the Dahi Handi ritual, which involves a human pyramid of revellers attempting to break an earthen pot filled with butter, ghee, curd, fruits and sweets hung at a height. #WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Dahi Handi was organised at Shri Siddhivinayak Temple on the occassion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami. pic.twitter.com/G9pPJwF5fM — ANI August …

Mumbai: 24-year-old 'Dahi Handi' participant dies; FIR against event organiser
2 years, 4 months ago

Mumbai: 24-year-old 'Dahi Handi' participant dies; FIR against event organiser

India TV News  

Highlights A 'Govinda' died after suffering injuries in Dahi Handi festival on August 19 in Mumbai Sandesh Dalvi suffered serious head injuries after he fell from a human pyramid He died at the Nanavati Hospital on Aug 22, the official from Vile Parle police station said Mumbai NEWS : A 24-year-old 'Govinda' died after suffering injuries in the Dahi Handi …

Mumbai: Over 100 injured while forming human pyramids during Dahi Handi
2 years, 4 months ago

Mumbai: Over 100 injured while forming human pyramids during Dahi Handi

Firstpost  

According to the municipal body, while most of them were discharged after treatment, 23 participants were admitted to hospitals and their condition was said to be stable New Delhi: As many as 111 ‘Govindas’ or Dahi Handi participants were injured while forming human pyramids during Krishna Janmashtami celebrations in Mumbai on Friday, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. The state …

Janmashtami celebrations in full swing in Mumbai | Pics
2 years, 4 months ago

Janmashtami celebrations in full swing in Mumbai | Pics

India Today  

Krishna Janmashtami, which marks the birth of Lord Krishna, is being celebrated with great pomp and show across India. #WATCH | Maharashtra: Girls participate in the Dahi Handi competition in Mumbai on the occasion of Janmashtami Visuals from Dadar Nakshatra Lane, Mumbai pic.twitter.com/0PwbhPd1y2 — ANI August 19, 2022 Devotees gathered at Iskcon temple in the city to mark Janmashtmi celebrations. …

Krishna Janmashtami 2022: Country celebrates Dahi Handi festival with great pomp and grandeur
2 years, 4 months ago

Krishna Janmashtami 2022: Country celebrates Dahi Handi festival with great pomp and grandeur

Hindustan Times  

Krishna Janmashtami 2022: Country celebrates Dahi Handi festival with great pomp and grandeur Dahi Handi festival sees groups of 'govindas' moving around in cities and vying with each other in breaking Dahi Handis. Dahi Handi festival sees groups of 'govindas' moving around in cities and vying with each other in breaking Dahi Handis and winning prizes. 1 / 6 The …

Janmashtami 2022: What is Dahi Handi festival and what goes into Handi?
2 years, 4 months ago

Janmashtami 2022: What is Dahi Handi festival and what goes into Handi?

Firstpost  

The Dahi Handi festival is a symbol of the cheerful spirit of Lord Krishna’s time at Nanda Gokul and how he led the community of young men and children towards a higher spiritual pursuit, along with their games, in nature’s lap. Dahi Handi is marked on the next day of Krishna Janmashtami and is also popularly known as Gokulashtami. Devotees …

Maharashtra: BJP leader Ram Kadam slams Uddhav govt for stopping Janmashtami Dahi Handi celebrations
3 years, 3 months ago

Maharashtra: BJP leader Ram Kadam slams Uddhav govt for stopping Janmashtami Dahi Handi celebrations

Op India  

A team of Mumbai police on Tuesday reached the residence of Maharashtra BJP leader Ram Kadam after he announced that he would be organising Dahi Handi celebrations on the occasion of Janmashtami. Maharashtra: Mumbai Police personnel reach the residence of BJP MLA Ram Kadam Kadam had announced to celebrate Dahi Handi today, which has been banned by the state government …

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