Janmashtmi

No human pyramids as Mumbai celebrates Janmashtmi amid COVID-19 outbreak

The grim shadow of COVID-19 crisis was visible on Dahi Handi festivities in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra on Wednesday as mandals opted for low-key celebration unlike past years which provided for public spectacles by ebullient Govinda squads.

Aug 12, 2020, 14:47 PM IST

One dead, 121 injured in Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai

In Mumbai, Kush Khandare (20) suffered an epileptic attack when he climbed the first layer of a human pyramid in Dharavi in Central Mumbai.

Sep 03, 2018, 23:51 PM IST

Dahi handi festival: Two 'Govindas' dead, at least 117 injured in Maharashtra

At least 117 'Govindas' were injured while forming human pyramids as part of the Dahi Handi festival in Mumbai.

Aug 15, 2017, 21:14 PM IST