'Dahi Handi' organised for visually-impaired people in Mumbai

ANI Sep 04, 2018 03:55 IST googleads

A visually impaired girl taking part in 'Dahi Handi' celebrations

Mumbai, (Maharashtra) [India] Sep 04 (ANI): In a first of its kind initiative, a competitive 'Dahi Handi' festival was organised in Mumbai for the visually-challenged people on the auspicious occasion of 'Janmashthami'.
Several teams showcased their never-say-die attitude as they danced, sang and participated in the festival despite being visually-challenged. Teams of boys and girls were also seen forming pyramids, which is a ritual in every 'Janmashthami' celebrations.
Expressing happiness on the occasion, Mahesh Mishra, a participant said, "The practice before participating in 'Dahi Handi' is a stress buster for us (visually-challenged people)."
"Participation by visually challenged people in large numbers will send out a message that we would not give up on leading our lives under any circumstance," he added.
The competition was organised by an NGO, Nayan Foundation that has been training the visually challenged people for 'Dahi Handi' Festivals since 2014. (ANI)

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