Mumbai prepares for Dahi Handi celebrations

Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai

On Janmashthami, Mumbaikars celebrated Dahi Handi, which is an act fashioned along the stories of little Shri Krishna stealing butter from hanging pots.

Govinda ala re: Hands galore for handi

Hundreds of young boys come forward every year to claim the winning prize by constructing a human pyramid to break the pot.

Children at the very top of Dahi Handi pyramids

Here's the colour, the crowds and the camaraderie during the Janmashtami celebrations.

Celebrations at ISKCON temple

Temples across the country wear a festive look, as the country celebrates Janmashtami or the birth of Lord Krishna.

Google maps for Mumbai's Govindas

A few IT professionals have set up a website that uses Google maps to help Govinda mandals move around during Janmashtami celebrations.

Dahi-Handis' stakes get higher

The high-stake Dahi-Handi celebration during Janmashtami festival arrives in Mumbai. And if the biggest prize money was Rs 21 lakh till last year, it is set to rise three times this year.