Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde along with actor Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani attended the 'Janmashtami Utsav' in Thane, Mumbai. He boosted the energy of all the people who were participating in the dahi handi event and welcomed the actors.
In a first, the Maharashtra government led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is planning to organize "Pro Govinda" competition, with cash prizes, for this year's ‘Dahi Handi’, an event associated with the Hindu festival of Janmashtami, state Industries Minister Uday Samant said on Saturday.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 20 (ANI): Over 150 people from 'Govinda Pathaks' were injured while participating in building human pyramids during Dahi Handi celebrations as part of the Janmashtami festival in Mumbai, officials said on Saturday.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 19 (ANI): At least 111 persons were reportedly injured from mishaps that took place in Mumbai during the formation of the human pyramid for the celebration of Dahi Handi as part of the Krishna Janmashtami festival on Friday, according to the BMC.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 19 (ANI): At least 78 persons were reportedly injured from mishaps that occurred during the formation of human pyramids for the traditional dahi handi ritual, according to the BMC.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 19 (ANI): On the occasion of Janmashtami, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended Dahi Handi celebrations in Ghatkopar on Friday.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 19 (ANI): On the occasion of Janmashtami, Shraddha Kapoor celebrated the Dahi Handi event with Maharashtra Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde in Thane, Mumbai.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 18 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday announced that 'Dahi-Handi' will now be recognised as an official sport in the state.