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Maharashtra bans gatherings, human pyramids for Dahi Handi festival tomorrow
Maharashtra directed the organisers of Dahi Handi festival to hold symbolic events and broadcast them on TV and on online platform to avoid crowding and control the spread of Covid-19.
Published on Aug 30, 2021 08:54 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Avik Roy, New Delhi
Will Dahi Handi be allowed? CM Uddhav Thackeray to take a decision today
Dahi Handi coordination committees have said they would form small pyramids and allow a limited number of participants, who are fully vaccinated.
Published on Aug 23, 2021 09:34 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
Janmashtami 2020: White butter, Kheer, Rabri and other lip-smacking treats to prepare this Janmashtami
Janmashtami 2020: Celebrate this day with utmost religious fervour and some mouth-watering delicacies that you can prepare at home with ease.
Updated on Aug 11, 2020 11:15 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | hindustantimes.com
Politicians scale down festivities they organise
The Ganesh festival on August 22, will be a low-key affair this year, as the height of the idol is restricted. The ruling party Shiv Sena has said that it will abide by the government’s directive to scale down the festivities.
Updated on Jun 27, 2020 11:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Naresh Kamath, Mumbai
Kareena Kapoor’s son Taimur celebrates Janmashtami at school, breaks dahi handi with cousin Inaaya. Watch video
Taimur Ali Khan joined cousin Inaaya Naumi for Janmashtami celebrations. They had a fun time with the ritual of dahi handi at their school. Check out pics and video.
Published on Aug 25, 2019 12:22 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
More than 1,000 flout traffic norms in Maharashtra’s Thane
Anticipating heavy traffic, the traffic police department had increased patrolling in the area.
Updated on Aug 25, 2019 10:22 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | HT Correspondents
Janmashtami 2019: Here’s why Dahi handi is celebrated across India
Krishna Janmashtami 2019: One way of celebrating the deity’s birth is Dahi Handi, widely celebrated in Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Updated on Aug 24, 2019 08:09 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | HT Correspondent
Trekkers to teach Dahi Handi teams how to use harnesses
With an eye on safety this Janmashtami, over 35 organisers have roped in various trekking groups which help the climbers use harnesses during the festival.
Updated on Aug 23, 2019 04:59 PM IST
Yesha Kotak
Ahead of Dahi Handi: 35 groups to learn use of harnesses from trekkers
With no restriction on the height of a pyramid this year, over 35 Dahi Handi organisers have roped in various trekking groups which help the climbers use harnesses during the Janmashtami.
Updated on Aug 22, 2019 12:27 PM IST
Yesha Kotak
Dahi Handi: ‘Permit only those mandals that have insurance’
Until Tuesday, 570 Govinda mandals had got themselves insured with The Oriental Insurance Company.
Updated on Aug 21, 2019 04:26 AM IST
Mumbai | Yesha Kotak
Dahi handi mandals opt out of grand festivities, to donate for flood relief
Although he did not disclose the amount he plans to donate, he urged other organisers too to cancel their events.
Updated on Aug 20, 2019 05:40 AM IST
MUMBAI | Yesha Kotak
Protests against Sunburn festival continues in Pune
Pune city Dahi Handi and Ganesh festival coordination committee demanded that,district administration should not give permission to the Sunburn festival
Updated on Dec 08, 2018 03:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | HT Correspondent
Two die during dahi handi celebrations in Maharashtra
One youth died in a dahi handi-related incident in central Mumbai’s Sion, while another drowned in Bhayander in Thane. A youth has been reported missing in the Arabian Sea at Versova Beach in Andheri, while four were rescued.
Updated on Sep 03, 2018 11:30 PM IST
Mumbai | Indo-Asian News Service
Janmashtami 2018: Shah Rukh Khan, son AbRam celebrate dahi handi, Shilpa Shetty’s son debuts too
Janmashtami 2018: Shah Rukh Khan’s son Abram was spotted playing dahi handi at his residence Mannat along with his father Shah Rukh Khan.
Updated on Sep 03, 2018 07:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times | HT Correspondent
Janmashtami 2018: The significance and history behind dahi handi
One form of celebrating Krishna’s birth is the deity’s birth is dahi handi which is mostly celebrated in Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Updated on Sep 02, 2018 09:09 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Kabir Bhandari
Homemakers in Mumbai’s Goregaon ace the Janmashtami pyramid climb
“Many women are being encouraged by their in-laws, which is why we have seen more housewives join our group lately,” said Aarti Bari, treasurer of Dahi Handi Samanvay Samiti.
Updated on Sep 01, 2018 09:53 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Yesha Kotak, Mumbai
29-year-old woman tests positive for H1N1 virus in Thane, first this year
A 29-year-old woman became the first victim of H1N1 in Thane this year, after she tested positive for the virus on Thursday. Last year, 16 people died owing to H1N1 in Thane.
Published on Sep 01, 2018 09:41 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Thane | Megha Pol
Insurance boost for Mumbai’s Govindas: Life cover raised to ₹10 lakh, up to ₹5L for injuries
The Dahi Handi Samanvay Samiti has approved a plan following Bombay high court’s directions last year.
Updated on Aug 01, 2018 01:02 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Yesha Kotak, Mumbai