– Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated across the country on 26th August, with Dahi Handi celebrations taking place the next day.
– Dahi Handi celebrations are especially popular in Maharashtra, Vrindavan, and Mathura.
– The tradition of Dahi Handi dates back to the Dwapar Yuga, with Lord Krishna being fond of butter and other dairy products.
– Participants in Dahi Handi competitions create human pyramids to break the handi, which is hung at a height, and the one who successfully breaks it receives a reward.
– The handi is filled with a mixture of curd, milk, ghee, fruits, and dry fruits, and is decorated with flowers before being broken.
– The article also touches upon the significance of the festival and the techniques used in different regions for the Dahi Handi competition.