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IN PHOTOS | Mumbai Dahi Handi 2026: From little Krishnas to towering human pyramids, celebrations across Dadar

Updated On: 05 September, 2026 07:54 PM IST | Divya Nair

Mumbai celebrated Janmashtami 2026 with vibrant Dahi Handi festivities as govinda pathaks formed human pyramids across Dadar. From little children dressed as Lord Krishna to eight-level pyramids and safety measures, the city came alive with festive spirit. PICS/ASHISH RAJE

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Male and female govindas participate in a Dahi Handi celebration in Dadar, Mumbai, on Saturday. PIC/ASHISH RAJE
Male and female govindas participate in a Dahi Handi celebration in Dadar, Mumbai, on Saturday. PIC/ASHISH RAJE
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A little govinda with his father at the Dahi Handi event
A little govinda with his father at the Dahi Handi event
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Mumbai came alive with colour, music and festive energy on Saturday as the city celebrated Janmashtami with traditional Dahi Handi festivities
Mumbai came alive with colour, music and festive energy on Saturday as the city celebrated Janmashtami with traditional Dahi Handi festivities
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Govinda pathaks from different parts of the city gathered at several locations to mark the birth of Lord Krishna by forming human pyramids and attempting to break suspended earthen pots
Govinda pathaks from different parts of the city gathered at several locations to mark the birth of Lord Krishna by forming human pyramids and attempting to break suspended earthen pots
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Dadar witnessed vibrant celebrations, with groups of govindas taking to the streets amid cheering crowds
Dadar witnessed vibrant celebrations, with groups of govindas taking to the streets amid cheering crowds
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The festivities brought together participants of different ages, with male and female govindas joining the celebrations and displaying their coordination and enthusiasm
The festivities brought together participants of different ages, with male and female govindas joining the celebrations and displaying their coordination and enthusiasm
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The traditional festival, which recreates Lord Krishna’s childhood practice of stealing curd and butter from pots hung out of reach, is among Mumbai’s most popular cultural celebrations
The traditional festival, which recreates Lord Krishna’s childhood practice of stealing curd and butter from pots hung out of reach, is among Mumbai’s most popular cultural celebrations
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A resident captures the competition on his phone
A resident captures the competition on his phone
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A young woman dresses up as Lord Krishna at the Dahi Handi festivities
A young woman dresses up as Lord Krishna at the Dahi Handi festivities
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Dahi Handi has evolved into a major public spectacle in the city, with govinda pathaks training for weeks to build multi-level human pyramids and reach the handi
Dahi Handi has evolved into a major public spectacle in the city, with govinda pathaks training for weeks to build multi-level human pyramids and reach the handi
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An ambulance at the event venue. Medical teams have been kept ready at the venues to ensure that in case of an emergency, govindas get immediate help
An ambulance at the event venue. Medical teams have been kept ready at the venues to ensure that in case of an emergency, govindas get immediate help
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As many as 118 govindas were injured during Dahi Handi 2026 celebrations in Mumbai, with 80 still under treatment at various government and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) hospitals, according to an update received till 6 pm
As many as 118 govindas were injured during Dahi Handi 2026 celebrations in Mumbai, with 80 still under treatment at various government and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) hospitals, according to an update received till 6 pm
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With music, colourful attire, cheering crowds and energetic govinda pathaks filling the neighbourhood, Dadar offered a glimpse of Mumbai’s enduring connection with the Dahi Handi tradition on Janmashtami
With music, colourful attire, cheering crowds and energetic govinda pathaks filling the neighbourhood, Dadar offered a glimpse of Mumbai’s enduring connection with the Dahi Handi tradition on Janmashtami
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One of the highlights was an eight-level pyramid formed by the Sundar Nagar Govinda group outside Dadar station
One of the highlights was an eight-level pyramid formed by the Sundar Nagar Govinda group outside Dadar station
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Organisers made arrangements to protect participating govindas, including placing safety material on the road at Ideal Galli in Dadar West as the groups attempted to form human pyramids.
Organisers made arrangements to protect participating govindas, including placing safety material on the road at Ideal Galli in Dadar West as the groups attempted to form human pyramids.

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