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Dahi handi

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.
Politicians scale down festivities they organise
Jun 27, 2020 20:43
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. read more
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.
Kareena Kapoor’s son Taimur celebrates Janmashtami at school, breaks dahi handi with cousin Inaaya. Watch video
Aug 25, 2019 12:22
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. read more
Anticipating heavy traffic, the traffic police department had increased patrolling in the area.
More than 1,000 flout traffic norms in Maharashtra’s Thane
Aug 25, 2019 01:19
Anticipating heavy traffic, the traffic police department had increased patrolling in the area. read more
Krishna Janmashtami 2019: One way of celebrating the deity’s birth is Dahi Handi, widely celebrated in Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Janmashtami 2019: Here’s why Dahi handi is celebrated across India
Aug 24, 2019 08:09
Krishna Janmashtami 2019: One way of celebrating the deity’s birth is Dahi Handi, widely celebrated in Gujarat and Maharashtra. read more
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.
Trekkers to teach Dahi Handi teams how to use harnesses
Aug 23, 2019 16:53
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. read more
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.
Ahead of Dahi Handi: 35 groups to learn use of harnesses from trekkers
Aug 22, 2019 00:12
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. read more
Until Tuesday, 570 Govinda mandals had got themselves insured with The Oriental Insurance Company.
Dahi Handi: ‘Permit only those mandals that have insurance’
Aug 21, 2019 00:26
Until Tuesday, 570 Govinda mandals had got themselves insured with The Oriental Insurance Company. read more
Although he did not disclose the amount he plans to donate, he urged other organisers too to cancel their events.
Dahi handi mandals opt out of grand festivities, to donate for flood relief
Aug 20, 2019 00:23
Although he did not disclose the amount he plans to donate, he urged other organisers too to cancel their events. read more
Pune city Dahi Handi and Ganesh festival coordination committee demanded that,district administration should not give permission to the Sunburn festival
Protests against Sunburn festival continues in Pune
Dec 08, 2018 15:27
Pune city Dahi Handi and Ganesh festival coordination committee demanded that,district administration should not give permission to the Sunburn festival read more
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.
Two die during dahi handi celebrations in Maharashtra
Sep 03, 2018 23:29
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. read more
Janmashtami 2018: Shah Rukh Khan’s son Abram was spotted playing dahi handi at his residence Mannat along with his father Shah Rukh Khan.
Janmashtami 2018: Shah Rukh Khan, son AbRam celebrate dahi handi, Shilpa Shetty’s son debuts too
Sep 03, 2018 18:54
Janmashtami 2018: Shah Rukh Khan’s son Abram was spotted playing dahi handi at his residence Mannat along with his father Shah Rukh Khan. read more
One form of celebrating Krishna’s birth is the deity’s birth is dahi handi which is mostly celebrated in Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Janmashtami 2018: The significance and history behind dahi handi
Sep 02, 2018 09:06
One form of celebrating Krishna’s birth is the deity’s birth is dahi handi which is mostly celebrated in Gujarat and Maharashtra. read more
“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.
Homemakers in Mumbai’s Goregaon ace the Janmashtami pyramid climb
Sep 01, 2018 09:52
“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. read more
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.
29-year-old woman tests positive for H1N1 virus in Thane, first this year
Sep 01, 2018 09:41
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. read more
The Dahi Handi Samanvay Samiti has approved a plan following Bombay high court’s directions last year.
Insurance boost for Mumbai’s Govindas: Life cover raised to ₹10 lakh, up to ₹5L for injuries
Aug 01, 2018 13:02
The Dahi Handi Samanvay Samiti has approved a plan following Bombay high court’s directions last year. read more

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