Photos: Mumbai govindas celebrate Janmashtami by breaking the Dahi Handi
FP Staff
• August 20, 2014, 09:22:20 IST
The breaking of the Dahi Handi to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna has always marked Janmashtami festivities in Mumbai. Like every year, human pyramids were formed across the city to celebrate the Dahi Handi festival. The perk for climbing the pyramid is the prize money. Here are some images.
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Govindas in Mumbai attempt to form a human pyramid in a bid to reach and break a dahi handi suspended in air during Janmashtami celebrations. AFP
A huge crowd gathers around govindas in Mumbai before they form a human pyramid to break the handi during the Dahi Handi celebrations. AFP
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Govindas tumble upon one another in an attempt to make a human pyramid during the Dahi Handi festival. At least 17 people were injured across Mumbai on Monday during the festival. AFP
Govindas in Mumbai succeed in reaching the Dahi Handi during celebrations for Janmashtami in Mumbai. PTI
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