After a gap of two years, the Dahi Handi pathaks in Mumbai are excited to celebrate the festival without any pandemic-induced restrictions in the city. Govinda pathaks (groups) in the city are hoping that the big organisers will announce competitive cash prizes.

Mumbai’s Dahi Handi Samanvay Samiti (DHSS), an umbrella body of Dahi Handi pathaks, has advised pathaks to invest more in safety kits and insurance for their members rather than on T-shirts and other expenses.