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Dahi Handi 2023: Women perform equally well but avoid unnecessary competition, says female Govinda

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Updated on: 07 September,2023 05:02 PM IST  |  Mumbai
Aakanksha Ahire | aakanksha.ahire@mid-day.com

Govinda aala re aala! Get ready to witness women's power yet again as our mahila Govinda sets foot to smash stereotypes and get their hands full of Lord Krishna’s favourite makkhan. On the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami, mahila Govinda pathaks of Mumbai share with us why they love to play the sport

Dahi Handi 2023: Women perform equally well but avoid unnecessary competition, says female Govinda

Unlike most of the male govinda teams in Mumbai who compete with each other to win huge amounts of money, the women players play, simply to have fun. Photo Courtesy: Nitin Vichare, Gajendra Ghag

Key Highlights

  1. Women form human pyramid that ascends to the sky in just about one and a half minutes
  2. The number of Govinda pathaks are rising year after year
  3. Dahi handi can be a recreational activity too, that ensures women`s physical well-being

Dahi Handi 2023 has arrived, and it's time for the ladies to shine once more! Mumbai's talented female Govindas have donned their dupattas, secured their grips, and are poised to seize their share of makkhan. With a remarkable female human pyramid that ascends to the sky in just about one and a half minutes, it serves as a powerful reminder that women have spared no effort. 

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