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Two dead, 95 injured in Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai

Mumbai, India - August 16, 2025: Family members and the two sons of Jagmohan Shivkiram Chaudgari hold up his photograph in grief. Jagmohan tragically lost his life while tying the Dahi Handi rope during festival preparations at Mankhurd in Mumbai, India, on Saturday, August 16, 2025. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published on Aug 17, 2025 03:52 am IST

On Dahi Handi, Mumbai's Govinda pathaks talk safety in the face of adventure

Across Mumbai, Govinda Pathaks will compete to try and break the Dahi Handi and bag the winning title

Published on Aug 16, 2025 10:37 am IST

Janmashtami 2025 Shubh Muhurat: Timings in Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune

Krishna Janmashtami is a significant Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. This year, it falls on August 16, 2025.

Updated on Aug 16, 2025 07:35 am IST

11-yr-old govinda’s death: Mandal president booked for negligence

Mahesh Jadhav, 11, had been taking part in Dahi Handi human pyramids for four or five years, said a police officer.

Published on Aug 13, 2025 07:56 am IST

11-year-old falls to death during Dahi Handi practice in Mumbai

At around 10:45 pm, Mahesh climbed to the sixth level of the pyramid and suddenly lost his balance and fell before catching the safety rope.

Published on Aug 12, 2025 01:59 pm IST

Sudden holiday rejig disrupts PAT exam in schools

Sudden holiday rejig disrupts PAT exam in schools

Published on Aug 08, 2025 07:44 am IST

Dahi Handi festival: Maharashtra to insure 1.5 lakh 'Govindas'; payout of ₹10 lakh for fatality

Dahi Handi festival: Maharashtra to insure 1.5 lakh 'Govindas'; payout of ₹10 lakh for fatality

Updated on Oct 07, 2025 02:54 am IST

Ganeshotsav is ‘a powerful symbol of Hindutva’: Ashish Shelar

Mumbai artists are creating eco-friendly Ganesh idols at Nilesh Niwate`s workshop in Mazgaon. They use clay to build these non-polluting idols. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde)

Published on Jul 21, 2025 08:58 am IST

This super quick creamy dahi wale chole recipe will get you in the weekend mood!

This delicious dahi wale chole recipe will get you in the right weekend mood!

Published on Feb 28, 2025 05:23 pm IST

No of ‘Govindas’ getting injured in city doubles in 2 years

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Updated on Aug 29, 2024 09:10 am IST

Laser beam ban: 4 cases filed during Janmashtami celebrations

Last year, during the Ganesh festival, many people suffered eye injuries due to use of high-beam laser lights during the immersion procession. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Aug 29, 2024 06:20 am IST

Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai: Govinda aala re, mere gully mein!

A child govinda breaks the handi

Published on Aug 28, 2024 06:16 pm IST

Shehnaaz Gill in simple red anarkali, no makeup gives high-energy performance

Shehnaaz Gill wears a simple red anarkali and no makeup for a Dahi Handi event.

Published on Aug 28, 2024 10:18 am IST

Happy Dahi Handi 2024: Best wishes, images, WhatsApp status, Facebook messages

Happy Dahi Handi 2024 wishes: Celebrate Bal Gopal's mischievousness with these heartwarming wishes.

Updated on Aug 27, 2024 10:59 am IST

Dahi Handi 2024: What is Dahi Handi? Date, timing, significance and celebrations

Dahi Handi is celebrated on a grand scale across Maharashtra, especially in Mumbai and its neighbouring areas.

Updated on Aug 24, 2024 09:29 am IST

Muslim girls participate in dahi handi, notch up a win for communal harmony

The Jogeshwari Mata Mahila Govinda Pathak comprises of 80 to 100 members with a support team.

Updated on Aug 23, 2024 09:06 am IST

‘Such festivals foster arts, community’

‘Such festivals foster arts, community’

Updated on Jan 21, 2024 06:34 am IST

Paralysed dahi handi player moved to Bhaktivedanta Hospital

Paralysed dahi handi player moved to Bhaktivedanta Hospital

Updated on Oct 12, 2023 07:22 am IST

Govinda set to be discharged but left battling quadriplegia

“Since the accident, Sujal has not gone home and I have not gone to work,” said Sampada, who works in a beauty parlour. “The day Dada underwent surgery, Sujal had his exams. He had to skip them. It does not look like he will be able to appear for his board exams either, as he is not attending college.” (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Oct 13, 2023 12:26 pm IST

Visually impaired Govindas show they can do it too

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Updated on Sept 08, 2023 12:41 am IST

Mumbai dodges major Dahi Handi injuries despite heavy rains

Mumbai dodges major Dahi Handi injuries despite heavy rains

Updated on Sept 08, 2023 12:33 am IST

Vote-seeking leaders turn Dahi Handi into political battlefield

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Updated on Sept 08, 2023 12:58 am IST

Janmashtami 2023: Maakhan chor is back to play!

A pathak forms a human pyramid to break a dahi handi (Photo: Shutterstock)

Updated on Sept 07, 2023 03:23 pm IST

Pune police diverts traffic for Dahi Handi celebration

The vehicular movement in the city will be disrupted on Thursday evening as the Peth areas will hold mass gatherings to celebrate Dahi Handi. (HT FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Sept 07, 2023 01:25 am IST

Parties all set for Dahi Handi slugfest

Mumbai, India – Sept 06, 2023: Varsha Gaikwad President of Mumbai Regional Congress Committee with women party workers breaks ‘Dahi Handi' celebrated on 'Janmashtami’, outside the Mumbai congress office in Azad Maidan to protest against the alleged ' Tyrannical BJP Govt ' the BJP-led governments in the state and at the centre, in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, Sept 06, 2023. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)

Updated on Sept 07, 2023 12:11 am IST

Janmashtami: What is Dahi Handi? All about its significance and celebrations

Krishna Janmashtami 2023: What is Dahi Handi? All about its significance and how it's celebrated

Updated on Sept 07, 2023 07:49 am IST

Pune: Loudspeaker deadline relaxed on five days during Ganesh festival

Loudspeaker deadline will be relaxed during five days of the Ganesh festival from September 23 to 28 (HT FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Aug 20, 2023 11:50 pm IST

State to organise Pro Govinda League on August 31

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Updated on Aug 20, 2023 12:22 am IST

Dahi Handi festival: Mumbai youth succumbs to injuries at Nanavati hospital

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Updated on Aug 22, 2022 11:37 pm IST

‘Age only a number’: Sena’s Priyanka Chatuvedi tweets inspiring Dahi Handi video

Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi shared a clip of a Dahi Handi event showing an all-women pyramid.

Published on Aug 21, 2022 01:30 pm IST

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