Dahi Handi Fest

Festive fervour reached a crescendo on Saturday, as thousands of 'govindas' formed human pyramids across Mumbai and neighbouring cities, risking bone-breaking falls to shatter curd-filled clay pots to mark Dahi Handi. From narrow alleyways of Lalbaug and Dadar in central Mumbai to mega-venues in Thane, the air hung heavy with the beat of dhols, as troupes of young 'govindas', both male and female, travelled to venues in different parts of the city and suburbs to test months of practice to scale towering heights and win prizes worth lakhs. Decorated with flowers and balloons, hundreds of 'handis' (clay pots) were suspended in residential societies, at busy intersections, and open grounds across the metropolis after midnight, marking the birth of Lord Krishna. Dahi Handi, an integral part of the Janmashtami festivities, involves troupes of young men and women forming human pyramids as high as 10 tiers to break earthen pots filled with curd and suspended several metres above the ...

Dahi Handi was classified as an 'adventure sport' in 2016, which subsequently led to children under the age of 14 being barred from participating in the event

Dahi Handi is celebrated the day after Krishna Janmashtami, which marks the birth of Lord Krishna. It is usually celebrated in Maharashtra and Goa. In 2024, Dahi Handi falls on August 27

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In 2014, the HC passed an order saying children below age of 18 yrs can't take part in the festival

The bench directed govt to respond to queries and posted the matter for further hearing on August 4

The fresh plea has been filed by Mumbai-based Jai Jawan Krida Mandal Govinda Pathak

Maharashtra govt had moved SC seeking clarification regarding the height of human pyramids for the celebrations