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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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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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In Photos: India Celebrates Janmashtami With Immense Fervour
As India celebrates the festival of Janmashtami today, huge celebrations were seen across the country as devotees offered prayers to Lord Krishna, with beautifully decorated swings, dance and music performances, and the Dahi Handi competitions.
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In Sena vs Sena, Dahi Handi Celebrations Become Latest Flashpoint
Dahi Handi in Maharashtra: The festival is organised every year during Janmashtami to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna, has become another flashpoint between the two factions of Shiv Sena.
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Team Thackeray, Eknath Shinde Camp To Show Support In Dahi Handi Festival
Thane, the home turf of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, will on Friday witness Dahi Handi events which are being organised by his faction as well as the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena.
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Dahi Handi 2022: Here's All You Need To Know About The Celebrations This Year
Krishna Janmashtami, which celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, is just around the corner. Janmashtami, being one of the most popular festivals, is celebrated on Ashtami of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada.
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Not Violated Directions On Dahi Handi Festival: Fadnavis Government To Court
The Maharashtra government and BJP leader Ashish Shelar have told the Bombay High Court that they have not violated directions of the high court on precautions to be taken during the Dahi Handi festival, and sought dismissal of the contempt petition filed against them.
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Maharashtra Legislator Jitendra Awhad Cancels Dahi Handi Event
NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad has cancelled his 'Sangharsh' dahi handi event in adjoining Thane in view of the drought situation in Maharashtra and new "restrictions" brought up by state government on celebration of the festival.
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Shiv Sena Criticises Court Order to Restrict Roadside Pandals During Ganpati Festival
The Shiv Sena today spoke out against the decision of the Bombay High Court to restrict roadside pandals during Ganpati, Dahi Handi and Navrati festivals. The court, on June 24 had pointed out that temporary pandals set up during festivals encroach on footpaths and cause noise pollution.
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Mumbai's Govindas injured in the line of duty
The dahi handi festival is just around the corner and preparations are on full swing across the country. While Govindas of the past trade secrets on how to form the perfect pyramid and claim the highest prize, the thoughts of some may not be the same each year the festival approaches.
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How she became a Govinda in 21 days
Chetna Yerunkar has been huffing and puffing for the last 20 days as part of a group of female athletes, who have formed a Dahi Handi group; she relives her experiences in the run-up to the final performance on Janmashtmi.
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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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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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In Photos: India Celebrates Janmashtami With Immense Fervour
As India celebrates the festival of Janmashtami today, huge celebrations were seen across the country as devotees offered prayers to Lord Krishna, with beautifully decorated swings, dance and music performances, and the Dahi Handi competitions.
-
In Sena vs Sena, Dahi Handi Celebrations Become Latest Flashpoint
Dahi Handi in Maharashtra: The festival is organised every year during Janmashtami to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna, has become another flashpoint between the two factions of Shiv Sena.
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Team Thackeray, Eknath Shinde Camp To Show Support In Dahi Handi Festival
Thane, the home turf of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, will on Friday witness Dahi Handi events which are being organised by his faction as well as the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena.
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Dahi Handi 2022: Here's All You Need To Know About The Celebrations This Year
Krishna Janmashtami, which celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, is just around the corner. Janmashtami, being one of the most popular festivals, is celebrated on Ashtami of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada.
-
Not Violated Directions On Dahi Handi Festival: Fadnavis Government To Court
The Maharashtra government and BJP leader Ashish Shelar have told the Bombay High Court that they have not violated directions of the high court on precautions to be taken during the Dahi Handi festival, and sought dismissal of the contempt petition filed against them.
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Maharashtra Legislator Jitendra Awhad Cancels Dahi Handi Event
NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad has cancelled his 'Sangharsh' dahi handi event in adjoining Thane in view of the drought situation in Maharashtra and new "restrictions" brought up by state government on celebration of the festival.
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Shiv Sena Criticises Court Order to Restrict Roadside Pandals During Ganpati Festival
The Shiv Sena today spoke out against the decision of the Bombay High Court to restrict roadside pandals during Ganpati, Dahi Handi and Navrati festivals. The court, on June 24 had pointed out that temporary pandals set up during festivals encroach on footpaths and cause noise pollution.
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Mumbai's Govindas injured in the line of duty
The dahi handi festival is just around the corner and preparations are on full swing across the country. While Govindas of the past trade secrets on how to form the perfect pyramid and claim the highest prize, the thoughts of some may not be the same each year the festival approaches.
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How she became a Govinda in 21 days
Chetna Yerunkar has been huffing and puffing for the last 20 days as part of a group of female athletes, who have formed a Dahi Handi group; she relives her experiences in the run-up to the final performance on Janmashtmi.
