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Dahi Handi or Govinda is a popular festival celebrated across India and the best place to see this 'sport' is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It celebrates the legend of Lord Krishna stealing butter as a child. The festival activity involves the making of a human pyramid that would be climbed by participants who would be known as 'Govindas' . The aim of the activity is to climb to the top and break the pot filled with a mixture of milk, dry fruits, ghee . It is celebrated on the second day of Janmashtami.
Here are some pictures from the celebrations in Mumbai.
3.30 pm: Govindas start arriving
4.30: There are several teams for trials. Cash and gifts are offered for Govinda troops to participate.
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| Govindas forming a human pyramid to break the Dahi Handi, in Mumbai |
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| Little Govinda |
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Dahi Handi celebration encourages working in a team, thus signifies the importance of team work. This festival is a way of reliving the mischief and pranks played by Lord Krishna.
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