What is Dahi Handi?

Dahi Handi is celebrated on the occasion of Janmashtami festival, the birth of Lord Krishna

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The Dahi Handi (earthen pots filled with yogurt) is a part of Janmashtami where young participants called 'Govindas,' dressed in colourful clothes, make a human pyramid to reach the pot hung mid-air and break it

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The Dahi Handi festival emulates the legend of baby Krishna's attempt to steal "makhhan" or butter from neighbouring kitchen which were kept out of his reach

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During this festival, a lot of young 'Govindas' move around the cities, vying with each other breaking Dahi Handis and winning prizes

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The festival symbolises victory through unity

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The game has been a long part of Janmashtami festival, especially in parts of Maharashtra

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Dai Handi is celebrated across the nation maintaining Covid-19 protocols

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Several Bollywood movies have depicted Dahi Handi festival

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Janmashtami is a Hindu festival celebrated every year to mark the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu

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