Most of the injured Govindas were admitted to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa and the District Government Hospital in Thane. The injuries were reported as non-critical, officials said
The Dahi Handi celebrations involve forming human pyramids. Representational Pic/Shadab Khan
Nine Govindas were injured during Dahi Handi celebrations in Maharashtra's Thane district on Saturday as the city celebrated Janmashtami 2025, officials said.
Most of the injured Govindas were admitted to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa and the District Government Hospital in Thane. The injuries were reported as non-critical, officials said.
At Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, Kalwa, five Govindas were treated -- Aditya Raghunath Verma (18) from Waghoba Nagar, Kalwa with head injury, Krishna Mithu Swayan (13) from Mumbra – right hand injury, Samar Bansilal Rajbhar (10) from Kalwa – head injury, Nishant Santosh Sawant (5) from Bhandup – left shoulder injury, Saurabh Prakash Jadhav (26) from Bhandup – right shoulder injury.
According to the civic officials, at the District Government Hospital, Thane, four Govindas were treated -- Shivraj Pawar (10) from Wagle Estate – left hand injury, Rohan Page (24) from Kopri – nose injury; member of the Aai Chikhala Devi Govinda Pathak, Kalpak Patil (35) from Kopri – back injury; also a member of the same pathak and Karan Pawar (17) from Sevalal Nagar – minor scrapes.
Most of the injured Govindas are recovering well, the official said, adding that no life-threatening injuries were reported.
The Dahi Handi festival, celebrated with great enthusiasm across Mumbai and Thane, often involves participants forming human pyramids to break a hanging pot (handi), symbolising a youthful feat of Lord Krishna.
Meanwhile, in Mumbai, a 32-year-old Govinda died during celebrations in Mankhurd area of the city while 14-year-old boy associated with a Dahi Handi mandal tragically passed away on Saturday evening in Andheri (East), Mumbai, an official said, adding that there was report of at least 95 Govindas being injured across the city out of which two were critical.
The 32-year-old deceased was identified as Jagmohan Shivkiran Chaudhari, a member of the Bal Govinda Pathak. He reportedly fell while tying the Dahi Handi rope at Maharashtra Nagar in Mankhurd. He was immediately rushed to Shatabdi Hospital in Govandi, where doctors declared him brought dead, officials said.
The incident was reported by Shatabdi Hospital at around 3 pm, they said.
While the 14-year-old boy, Rohan Mohan Valvi, was part of the Gaondevi Govinda Pathak, Andheri, but had not participated in the Dahi Handi activity due to a history of jaundice. He was seated in a tempo during the celebrations when he suddenly became unconscious. He was first taken to a private hospital and later shifted to Rajawadi Hospital, where he was declared brought dead at 9 pm.
The BMC had stationed medical teams near major Dahi Handi spots across the city, anticipating the usual rush of injuries that occur during the event. While the enthusiasm of participants and spectators remained undeterred, the civic administration’s focus was clearly on making sure celebrations did not come at the cost of safety.
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