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IN PHOTOS | Dahi Handi 2026: Aaditya and Amit Thackeray attend festivities in Girgaon

Updated On: 05 September, 2026 09:08 PM IST | Divya Nair

Cousins Aaditya and Amit Thackeray joined the Dahi Handi 2026 celebrations in Girgaon as govindas formed towering human pyramids amid chants of 'Govinda re Gopala'. PICS/X

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(From left) MNS leader Amit Thackeray with his cousins, Shiv Sena (UBT) legislator Aaditya Thackeray and Tejas Thackeray. PIC/X
(From left) MNS leader Amit Thackeray with his cousins, Shiv Sena (UBT) legislator Aaditya Thackeray and Tejas Thackeray. PIC/X
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Participants click a photo with Worli Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Aaditya Thackeray
Participants click a photo with Worli Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Aaditya Thackeray
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The event featured enthusiastic participation by govindas, who formed multi-level human pyramids as part of the traditional Dahi Handi celebrations.
The event featured enthusiastic participation by govindas, who formed multi-level human pyramids as part of the traditional Dahi Handi celebrations.
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Aaditya Thackeray highlighted the spirit of unity displayed by govindas as they came together to form towering human pyramids
Aaditya Thackeray highlighted the spirit of unity displayed by govindas as they came together to form towering human pyramids
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Mumbai’s Girgaon witnessed festive fervour on Saturday as Dahi Handi celebrations brought together govinda pathaks and residents to mark Janmashtami
Mumbai’s Girgaon witnessed festive fervour on Saturday as Dahi Handi celebrations brought together govinda pathaks and residents to mark Janmashtami
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Amid chants of ‘Govinda re Gopala’, govinda pathaks showcased their strength, coordination and teamwork as they attempted to reach and break the suspended handi
Amid chants of ‘Govinda re Gopala’, govinda pathaks showcased their strength, coordination and teamwork as they attempted to reach and break the suspended handi
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Aaditya Thackeray shared moments from the celebrations on social media, describing the enthusiasm surrounding Dahi Handi across Maharashtra
Aaditya Thackeray shared moments from the celebrations on social media, describing the enthusiasm surrounding Dahi Handi across Maharashtra
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A young govinda with an idol of Lord Krishna
A young govinda with an idol of Lord Krishna
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The Dahi Handi event was organised by Santosh Shinde, the department chief of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) South Mumbai Division No 12, under the theme ‘Janmashatabdi Sahebanchi, Nishtavantanchi Dahi Handi’
The Dahi Handi event was organised by Santosh Shinde, the department chief of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) South Mumbai Division No 12, under the theme ‘Janmashatabdi Sahebanchi, Nishtavantanchi Dahi Handi’
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The human pyramids provided a major attraction for residents and visitors who gathered to watch the celebrations
The human pyramids provided a major attraction for residents and visitors who gathered to watch the celebrations
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Aaditya Thackeray cheers the participants as they attempt to break the handi
Aaditya Thackeray cheers the participants as they attempt to break the handi
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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and MNS leader Amit Thackeray attended the celebrations and joined in the festive spirit.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and MNS leader Amit Thackeray attended the celebrations and joined in the festive spirit.

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