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Blog: How Mumbai's Dahi Handi Resonates Across Generations
Although gone are the days when I used to cover the Dahi Handi festival on the ground, I still visit some of the festive locations every year just for one simple reason - nostalgia. Yes, Dahi Handi makes me nostalgic. As a true blue Mumbaikar I have grown up watching and participating in this festival. Later on, when I became a TV journalist, I cov...
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7-Year-Old Among 2 Dead, 212 Injured During Mumbai Dahi Handi Celebrations
Besides, at least 212 'Govindas' were injured -- 168 in Mumbai and 44 others in neighbouring Thane city -- during the formation of human pyramids as part of the celebrations.
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Dahi Handi 2026: Date, Significance And The Story Behind The Celebration
On the day, streets come alive with chants, music and energetic celebrations as Govinda Pathaks compete to reach and break the hanging pots.
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Son Bedridden For 17 Years After Dahi Handi Fall, Woman's Appeal To Chief Minister
The accident left Nagesh with a severe spinal injury. He is now confined to a bed or a wheelchair, his life forever divided into a "before" and "after" that Dahi Handi.
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2 Dead, Over 300 Injured During 'Dahi Handi' Festivities In Mumbai
The death count in 'Dahi Handi' festivities in Mumbai on Saturday touched two after a 14-year-old 'govinda' was declared dead on arrival by doctors in a hospital in Ghatkopar, a civic official said.
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Mumbai Dahi Handi Govinda Team Sets 10-Tier Human Pyramid Record
The Dahi Handi festivities in Maharashtra witnessed a historic moment as Jogeshwari's Konkan Nagar Govinda Pathak set a world record by forming a 10-tier human pyramid.
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Ahead Of Janmashtami, Muslim Artisans Craft Krishna Idols In UP
What stands out ahead of Janmashtami is the remarkable participation of Muslim artisans, who are skillfully crafting brass idols of Laddu Gopal, symbolising unity and communal harmony.
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Mumbai Boy Dies During Dahi Handi Practice
An 11-year-old member of a Govinda squad died after he fell during a practice session to form a human pyramid for the upcoming Dahi Handi festival in Mumbai.
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245 Injured In Dahi Handi Celebrations In Mumbai, 32 Yet To Be Discharged
A total of 245 'Govindas' were injured during Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai on Tuesday, according to civic officials. Of these, 32 were hospitalized, while 213 were treated and discharged.
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Anand Mahindra Shares "Mantras" For Success Inspired By Dahi Handi Festivities. See Post
in his recent post, Anand Mahindra shared three "Cs" that he derived from the 'Dahi Handi' tradition on the occasion of Janmashtami.
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Pune Man Fined Rs 3.2 Crore For "Defacing" City With Unauthorised Ads
The notice was issued by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to Punit Balan, a film producer and owner of several sporting teams, on Tuesday.
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124 Dahi Handi Participants Injured In Mumbai
At least 107 'Govindas', youngsters involved in the formation of multi-storeyed human pyramids as part of 'Dahi Handi' celebrations associated with Janmashtami, were injured in Mumbai on Thursday.
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Janmashtami: Dahi Handi Celebrations Begin In Mumbai With Joy, Enthusiasm
Dahi Handi celebrations started in Mumbai this morning with much joy and enthusiasm as thousands of participants and spectators gathered to mark the occasion.
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125 Beds Ready At Mumbai Hospitals For Those Injured During Dahi Handi Event
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday said that it has kept a total of 125 beds ready at civic hospitals in the city in case any 'Govinda' during the Dahi Handi festival.
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Krishna Janmashtami 2023: History And Significance Of Dahi Handi Festival
Janmashtami 2023 will be celebrated on both September 6 and 7. While the primary Janmashtami festivities occur on September 6, the Dahi Handi celebrations will be held on September 7
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Blog: How Mumbai's Dahi Handi Resonates Across Generations
Although gone are the days when I used to cover the Dahi Handi festival on the ground, I still visit some of the festive locations every year just for one simple reason - nostalgia. Yes, Dahi Handi makes me nostalgic. As a true blue Mumbaikar I have grown up watching and participating in this festival. Later on, when I became a TV journalist, I cov...
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7-Year-Old Among 2 Dead, 212 Injured During Mumbai Dahi Handi Celebrations
Besides, at least 212 'Govindas' were injured -- 168 in Mumbai and 44 others in neighbouring Thane city -- during the formation of human pyramids as part of the celebrations.
-
Dahi Handi 2026: Date, Significance And The Story Behind The Celebration
On the day, streets come alive with chants, music and energetic celebrations as Govinda Pathaks compete to reach and break the hanging pots.
-
Son Bedridden For 17 Years After Dahi Handi Fall, Woman's Appeal To Chief Minister
The accident left Nagesh with a severe spinal injury. He is now confined to a bed or a wheelchair, his life forever divided into a "before" and "after" that Dahi Handi.
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2 Dead, Over 300 Injured During 'Dahi Handi' Festivities In Mumbai
The death count in 'Dahi Handi' festivities in Mumbai on Saturday touched two after a 14-year-old 'govinda' was declared dead on arrival by doctors in a hospital in Ghatkopar, a civic official said.
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Mumbai Dahi Handi Govinda Team Sets 10-Tier Human Pyramid Record
The Dahi Handi festivities in Maharashtra witnessed a historic moment as Jogeshwari's Konkan Nagar Govinda Pathak set a world record by forming a 10-tier human pyramid.
-
Ahead Of Janmashtami, Muslim Artisans Craft Krishna Idols In UP
What stands out ahead of Janmashtami is the remarkable participation of Muslim artisans, who are skillfully crafting brass idols of Laddu Gopal, symbolising unity and communal harmony.
-
Mumbai Boy Dies During Dahi Handi Practice
An 11-year-old member of a Govinda squad died after he fell during a practice session to form a human pyramid for the upcoming Dahi Handi festival in Mumbai.
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245 Injured In Dahi Handi Celebrations In Mumbai, 32 Yet To Be Discharged
A total of 245 'Govindas' were injured during Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai on Tuesday, according to civic officials. Of these, 32 were hospitalized, while 213 were treated and discharged.
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Anand Mahindra Shares "Mantras" For Success Inspired By Dahi Handi Festivities. See Post
in his recent post, Anand Mahindra shared three "Cs" that he derived from the 'Dahi Handi' tradition on the occasion of Janmashtami.
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Pune Man Fined Rs 3.2 Crore For "Defacing" City With Unauthorised Ads
The notice was issued by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to Punit Balan, a film producer and owner of several sporting teams, on Tuesday.
-
124 Dahi Handi Participants Injured In Mumbai
At least 107 'Govindas', youngsters involved in the formation of multi-storeyed human pyramids as part of 'Dahi Handi' celebrations associated with Janmashtami, were injured in Mumbai on Thursday.
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Janmashtami: Dahi Handi Celebrations Begin In Mumbai With Joy, Enthusiasm
Dahi Handi celebrations started in Mumbai this morning with much joy and enthusiasm as thousands of participants and spectators gathered to mark the occasion.
-
125 Beds Ready At Mumbai Hospitals For Those Injured During Dahi Handi Event
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday said that it has kept a total of 125 beds ready at civic hospitals in the city in case any 'Govinda' during the Dahi Handi festival.
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Krishna Janmashtami 2023: History And Significance Of Dahi Handi Festival
Janmashtami 2023 will be celebrated on both September 6 and 7. While the primary Janmashtami festivities occur on September 6, the Dahi Handi celebrations will be held on September 7
