– Dahi Handi festival is being celebrated in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra on August 27 to mark Krishna Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna
– ‘Govindas’ form human pyramids to break ‘dahi handis’ (earthen pots filled with curd) suspended in the air
– Events in Mumbai backed by politicians have hefty prize money, celebrities and entertainment programs drawing huge crowds
– Police personnel deployed for security and maintaining law and order during festivities
– 35 mandals in Pune organizing a joint Dahi Handi event to reduce traffic congestion and noise pollution
– The event will be held at Lal Mahal Chowk near Shaniwar Wada on Tuesday evening.