– Dahi Handi festival is being celebrated in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra to mark Krishna Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna
– ‘Govindas’ form human pyramids to break ‘dahi handis’ suspended in the air
– Dahi handis decorated with flowers are hoisted at various locations across the city
– Events backed by politicians in Mumbai and surrounding areas have become famous for hefty prize money and celebrity presence
– Police personnel deployed in large numbers to ensure security and maintain law and order during the festivities
– In Pune, 35 mandals have come together to organise a single Dahi Handi event in order to reduce traffic congestion and noise pollution