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Thane, Navi Mumbai Traffic Police Announce Alternate Routes For Dahi Handi Celebrations
Last Updated: Dahi Handi Celebrations: Navi Mumbai traffic police have also issued a traffic advisory and a no-parking order in Kharghar from August 15 to 17 due to Krishna Janmashtami. Dahi Handi 2025: Maharashtra is set to witness grand Dahi Handi celebrations across the state. In view of the event, the Thane Police have issued traffic diversions in the Kapurbawdi subdivision for today, August 16. The diversions will be in place from 11 p.m. on August 16. Commuters are advised to check the traffic advisory before planning their journey to avoid any inconvenience. Traffic will be affected on several roads in view of the Dahi Handi celebrations. Entry will be prohibited on key roads, including parts of Kolset Road, Ram Maruti Road, Pipeline Road, and routes leading from Balkum Naka, Dadlani Chowk, and Yashaswinagar. Alternative routes will be clearly marked for commuters. According to the authorities, the Dahi Handi event is set to witness 40,000–50,000 devotees along with the prominent political party leaders. Dahi Handi 2025: Navi Mumbai Traffic Advisory Meanwhile, Navi Mumbai traffic police have also issued a traffic advisory and a no-parking order in Kharghar from August 15 to 17 due to Krishna Janmashtami celebrations at the ISKCON Temple in Sector 23. Motorists approaching from Hiranandani Signal are advised to use alternative routes via Utsav Chowk, Gram Vikas Bhavan Chowk, and Green Heritage Circle to reach Central Park Service Road. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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Govinda Pathak Culture 2025: Who They Are And Their Dahi Handi Janmashtami Traditions
Dahi Handi 2025 Celebrations: Streets come alive with chants, music, and the daring human pyramids built by spirited groups known as Govinda Pathaks during Dahi Handi. Dahi Handi 2025 Celebrations: The vibrant festival of Dahi Handi, celebrated with great zeal during Janmashtami, marks one of Mumbai's most awaited cultural spectacles. Also known as Gopalakala in Maharashtra, Dahi Handi is celebrated on the next day of Krishna Janmashtami in the cities of Maharashtra and Gujarat. 'Dahi' translates to 'the curd', and 'handi' means 'earthen pot used to process and store milk products'. As the city gears up for another Janmashtami on August 16, the streets will come alive with chants, music, and the daring human pyramids built by spirited groups known as Govinda Pathaks. But who exactly are these Govindas, and what is this tradition? The Dahi Handi celebration recreates the childhood adventures of Lord Krishna. In his childhood, young Krishna was so fond of butter that he used to steal it from earthen pots from neighbourhood homes. To keep them out of reach, they started hanging milk products from the ceiling like a chandelier. But Krishna, being the naughty one, devised the idea of forming a human pyramid. He used to climb atop his folks and break the hanging pot. Since then, this mythology has come alive as Govinda Pathaks. Every year, this event from the life of Lord Krishna is played by the young troop of boys and girls during Janmashtami. Govinda Pathak: Who They Are Govinda Pathaks (also known as Govindas) are dedicated teams of performers who participate in the celebrated Dahi Handi festival. Boys and girls form complex human pyramids to break suspended earthen pots of curd, milk, butter, and nuts, symbolising young Lord Krishna's playful activities. Govinda Pathak: What They Do For the Govindas, Dahi Handi is more than tradition. Teams train together for weeks, focusing on core strength, balance drills, and fall safety. The goal? Climb atop teammates in a tiered human pyramid, and smash the handi in a feat of strength, unity, balance, and sheer courage. In recent years, female Govinda Pathaks and even visually impaired groups have participated, bringing new meaning and inclusivity to the sport. Mumbai's first visually impaired Govinda pathak, trained by the Nayan Foundation, was founded in 2010. The foundation is breaking barriers and bringing joy into the lives of visually impaired youth through adventure, community, and celebration. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
