Thinking in the right direction, Mumbai’s Dahi Handi Utsav Samanvay Samiti (DHUSS), an umbrella body of dahi handi pathaks, recently concluded their committee meeting. They decided that various Pathaks should invest more in safety kits and insurance for their members rather than on T-shirts and other expenses, for the festival on August 19.

A report in this paper cited heads ticking all the boxes when it comes to safety and regulations. There is a real buzz with reference to dahi handi given that the festival with human pyramids, its most identifiable feature, is ready to be celebrated without any pandemic-induced restrictions.