– The Dahi Handi festival is being celebrated in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra to mark Krishna Janmashtami
– Participants form human pyramids to break earthen pots filled with curd, re-enacting Lord Krishna’s childhood days
– Dressed in colourful attire, Govindas are seen criss-crossing the city to break dahi handis
– Some Dahi Handi events backed by politicians have become famous for hefty prize money and celebrity presence
– Police personnel have been deployed in large numbers in Mumbai for security during the festivities