Colourful Dahi Handi celebrations mark the festival of Krishna Janmashtami in Mumbai
Colourful Dahi Handi celebrations mark the festival of Krishna Janmashtami in Mumbai
n an exciting display of strength and camaraderie, women Govindas took the spotlight at the Dahi Handi festival in Dadar, Mumbai, breaking the 'matki' to celebrate Lord Krishna's birth. This event not only showcased the vibrant spirit of the festival but also highlighted the increasing involvement and recognition of women in this traditionally male-dominated event. The successful breaking of the 'matki' was met with enthusiastic cheers and applause from the crowd.
Across Mumbai and Thane, a variety of dahi handis with prizes worth lakhs of rupees have been set up for the celebrations. Notable events include those organized by Sanskriti Yuva Pratishthan, MNS Dahi Handi, Tembhi Naka, Swami Pratishthan, and Sankalp Pratishthan. In Thane, the Culture Youth Foundation's Dahi Handi, organized by Pratap Sarnaik, offers a prize of Rs 11 lakh to the team that sets a world record. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis are expected to attend the Sanskriti Yuva Pratishthan event at 4 pm.
