Maharashtra is a unique place to bring in Janmashtami or Dahi Handi. At every street corner a pot, symbolic of the handi of butter Lord Krishna so loved, is hung high and human pyramids are formed to bring it down.
Viewing these amazing towering human stacks and watching the nimblest make their way to the top to get to the prize pot is compulsory viewing, especially at these spots in Mumbai and Pune...
This group that goes for the pot at TMC School 44 at Varkatnagar breaking world records with the height of their pyramids (43.79 m), turns Thane into a festive hub at Dahi Handi, drawing large crowds and is famous for its lively spirit.
The mandal's Govinda team is Pune’s leading Dahi Handi band, hitting traditional spots in the old city amid bright decorations and fuelled by strong local participation.
Thane might be the Pandhari of Dahi Handis (where the festivities are richest), but Parel cannot be left behind. Leading squads showcase their skill and spirit in spectacular showdowns amidst huge, boisterous crowds.
Founded in 1892, the group has fantastic Dahi Handi skills and their feats are celebrated under racy disco lights and beautiful decorations.
Lalbaug Dahi Handi teams are also pretty notable for their pyramid-creating prowess and athletic dum, Lalbaug being a locality celebrating this waye for aeons. BGM Mandal is particularly mashoor.
Established in 1887, head to the Ram Mandir area at Tulshibaug to view historic traditions, rich in heritage and prepare to be amazed.
The GSBs put up a brave show every year at King's Circle and are one of Mumbai’s oldest and most well-known Dahi Handi gatherings, celebrated for their fierce contests and charged atmosphere.