15 Govindas injured while celebrating Dahi Handi in Mumbai
Aug 27, 2024
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 27 : As many as 15 Govindas have been injured during the dahi handi celebrations on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami, according to reports by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and other private hospitals on Tuesday.
The Govindas are reportedly getting treatment for their injuries at the respective OPDs of various private hospitals.
Nair Hospital and Poddar Hospitals have received atleast 4 cases of injuries each, the highest number of cases received by any other hospital for injuries related to the Dahi Handi festival. Meanwhile, Sion Hospital has two cases of injuries. Other medical facilities, such as Rajawadi Hospital, MT Agrawal Hospital, Kurla Bhabha Hospital, and St. George Hospital have received one case of injury each.
Last year, during the Dahi Handi celebrations, as many as 195 Govindas were injured in different incidents while celebrating Dahi Handi. Last year the BMC reported that out of the 195 Govindas. 18 were admitted to the hospital while the remaining 177 were discharged.
One of the major cultural activities, Dahi Handi is celebrated by filling an earthen pot with curd, butter and other milk products. Subsequently, a group of people form a human pyramid to reach the matka and break it.
The tradition symbolises Lord Krishna's playfulness and innocence, as well as his love for butter and curd. Dahi Handi celebrations commemorate Lord Krishna's act of eating Dahi hung at a height when he was a child.
As per the Hindu calendar, Lord Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, was born on the eighth day of the month of Bhadra. The day mostly falls in August or September as per the Western calendar.
The festival of Janmashtami is celebrated by offering prayers to Lord Krishna, with beautifully decorated swings, dance and music performances along with the Dahi Handi competition.
