Dahi handi celebrations: Colourful festivities in Mumbai mark the birth of Lord Krishna
The birth of Lord Krishna was rung in with religious fervour and gaiety in Maharashtra and it was followed Monday by colourful ‘dahi handi’ celebrations which saw enthusiastic participation by youngsters in Mumbai and other parts of the state
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The birth of Lord Krishna was rung in with religious fervour and gaiety in Maharashtra and it was followed Monday by colourful ‘dahi handi’ celebrations which saw enthusiastic participation by youngsters in Mumbai and other parts of the state. PTI
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The dahi handi ritual is part of the Janmashtami festival in Maharashtra, where youngsters (called Govindas), dressed in colourful attire, make human pyramid to reach an earthen pot containing buttermilk and suspended in mid-air, and break it. Reuters
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The celebrations began amid strict vigil by personnel from the Mumbai police who were out on roads to ensure compliance of the Bombay High Court’s guidelines on the age of participating Govindas (they should not be below 14) and insurance for them. AP
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Areas like Dadar, Worli, Wadala, Ghatkopar, Andheri, Lokhandawala, Borivali, Kandivali, Jogeshwari, Mulund and Vile Parle were hotspot of dahi handi celebrations. Female Govindas also hit the streets in large numbers and broke dahi handis. Reuters
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The Mumbai police cautioned revellers against making high human pyramids and advised Govindas to wear safety gears to avoid any injuries while falling during attempt to break pots. Reuters
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The Disaster Management Cell of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) remained alert to deal with any eventuality, while hospitals were asked to keep medical staff on standby. In the past, several Govindas were injured after falling off human pyramids. AP
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At least one govinda lost his life during the celebrations on Monday. The person died in the Sion Hospital. The deceased was at the first level of the pyramid when he suddenly collapsed. According to the police, he died due to an epileptic fit. Over 80 people were injured. Reuters
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