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Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Teenager dies during dahi handi celebrations in Mumbai
Mumbai: A day after Rohan Valvi, 14, from Adarsh Nagar in the Marol area died during Dahi Handi celebrations, local residents recounted the tragic sequence of events that unfolded. The deceased, the middle child in a family of three, was the son of a carpenter. Mahadev, a local from the area, said Valvi reached the Govinda Pathak to take part in the traditional rituals. "A puja was being conducted, as is customary before the Dahi Handi begins. During the puja itself, he suddenly began vomiting. His friends immediately rushed him towards a nearby dispensary. But on the way, at Asalpha, his body turned cold," Mahadev recalled. At the dispensary, they were advised to take him to a govt hospital. He was subsequently shifted to Rajawadi Hospital in Ghatkopar, where doctors declared him brought dead. The incident cast a pall of gloom over Adarsh Nagar, with locals mourning the untimely loss of a teenager who was battling illness but joined the festivities regardless. Andheri (East) BJP MLA Murji Patel stepped forward on Sunday evening to extend financial support to the grieving family. Patel, who visited the family, said Valvi was associated with the Gaondevi Govinda Pathak. "I will provide any financial help possible from my side as the family is poor. The boy was suffering from jaundice and did not attend practice sessions for the past three days. On Saturday, however, he joined the celebrations against his family's wishes. His parents were reluctant for him to participate as his health had not recovered fully," said Patel. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Gold Rates Today in Mumbai | Silver Rates Today in Mumbai Doctors at the hospital confirmed that Valvi was already dead by the time he was brought to the hospital. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Two dead, 95 injured in Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai
MUMBAI: Despite heavy rains, Dahi Handi festivities on Saturday saw large turnouts across the city and Thane, but also left two people dead and 95 injured, including two in critical condition. Mumbai, India - August 16, 2025: Family members and the two sons of Jagmohan Shivkiram Chaudgari hold up his photograph in grief. Jagmohan tragically lost his life while tying the Dahi Handi rope during festival preparations at Mankhurd in Mumbai, India, on Saturday, August 16, 2025. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times) In Maharashtra Nagar, Mankhurd, Jagmohan Shivkiran Choudhari, 37, died after slipping while tying a handi to a first-floor balcony for children. A carpenter and father of two, Choudhari was rushed to Shatabdi Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Police said he was not part of a Govinda troupe. In Andheri, 14-year-old Rohan Mohan Valvi of Gaondevi Govinda Pathak collapsed inside a tempo before his group's performance. A jaundice patient, he was taken to two hospitals before being declared dead at Rajawadi Hospital. Among the injured, 9-year-old Aryan Yadav in Kandivali suffered suspected brain injuries but regained consciousness. At GT Hospital, 28-year-old Akshay Bandal was reported to have a brain haemorrhage and fractures and was later shifted to JJ Hospital. By late evening, 76 of the injured had been discharged, while 19 remained admitted. Of the total, 51 were treated in island city hospitals, 31 in the eastern suburbs and 34 in the western suburbs. In Thane, nine Govindas sustained injuries during celebrations. At Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, Kalwa, five were admitted with head, hand and shoulder injuries, while four were admitted to the District Government Hospital with fractures and bruises. The injured were from Kalwa, Mumbra, Bhandup and Thane, belonging to local Govinda troupes as well as residents.
NDTV
2 days ago
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- NDTV
2 Dead, 95 Injured During 'Dahi Handi' Festivities In Mumbai
Mumbai: The death count in 'Dahi Handi' festivities in Mumbai on Saturday touched two after a 14-year-old 'govinda' was declared dead on arrival by doctors in a hospital in Ghatkopar, a civic official said. Rohan Mohan Malvi, part of the Gaondevi Govinda Pathak, fell unconscious while sitting in a tempo in Adarsh Nagar area of Andheri East, the official said, adding he did not take part in the pyramid formation since he had recently suffered a bout of jaundice. "He was rushed to Rajawadi Hospital in Ghatkopar where doctors declared him dead on arrival," he said. Earlier, in the afternoon, a 32-year-old man fell to death while tying 'Dahi Handi' in Mankhurd in the north eastern part of the metropolis, officials said. The dead was identified as Jagmohan Shivkiran Chaudhari. "He was tying the handi (an earthen pot filled with curd which groups of 'govindas' try to reach and break by forming a human pyramid) to a rope from the first-floor window grille of his house in Maharashtra Nagar when he fell. He was taken to civic-run Shatabdi Govandi Hospital where he was declared brought dead," an official said. As on 9pm, the number of persons injured during the festivities stood at 95, the condition of two being serious, the official said. "Of the 95 govindas, 76 were discharged after the treatment, while 19 are hospitalized. The 95 comprise 30 in the island city, 31 in the eastern suburbs and 34 in the western part of the city," he informed. Dahi Handi festival is celebrated across Maharashtra to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. The festival sees troupes of young men and women forming human pyramids to break dahi handis (pots of curd) suspended in the air with ropes.
News18
2 days ago
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- News18
Teen Among Two Dead At Mumbai's Dahi Handi Celebrations, Dozens Hospitalised
The festivities turned tragic as two 'govindas' died, including a 14-year-old boy and a 32-year-old man. 95 others were injured Two people died during Mumbai's Dahi Handi celebrations on Saturday, including a 14-year-old boy who was declared dead on arrival at a hospital in Ghatkopar, officials said. Dozens were also injured, with some in serious condition. The deceased teen, Rohan Mohan Malvi, a member of the Gaondevi Govinda Pathak, lost consciousness while sitting in a tempo in Adarsh Nagar, Andheri East. An official said Rohan had not participated in forming the human pyramid as he was recovering from jaundice. He was rushed to Rajawadi Hospital in Ghatkopar, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Earlier in the day, a 32-year-old man died after falling while tying a 'Dahi Handi' in Mankhurd, in the northeastern part of the city. The man was identified as Jagmohan Shivkiran Chaudhari. Officials said Jagmohan was tying the handi — an earthen pot filled with curd, which groups of 'govindas' try to break by forming a human pyramid — to a rope from the first-floor window grille of his house in Maharashtra Nagar. He fell and was taken to the civic-run Shatabdi Govandi Hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival. Of the injured, 76 were treated and discharged, while 19 remained hospitalised. The casualties were spread across the city, with 30 in the island city area, 31 in the eastern suburbs, and 34 in the western suburbs. Dahi Handi is celebrated across Maharashtra to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. During the festival, teams of young men and women form human pyramids to reach and break the curd-filled handi suspended in the air by ropes. The event is known for its colourful and lively atmosphere but can also be dangerous due to the risky pyramid formations. (With inputs from PTI) 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.
News18
2 days ago
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- News18
Mumbai witnesses two deaths during Dahi Handi festivities; 95 injured
Mumbai, Aug 16 (PTI) The death toll in 'Dahi Handi' festivities in Mumbai on Saturday touched two after a 14-year-old 'govinda' was declared dead on arrival by doctors in a hospital in Ghatkopar, a civic official said. Rohan Mohan Malvi, part of the Gaondevi Govinda Pathak, fell unconscious while sitting in a tempo in Adarsh Nagar area of Andheri East, the official said, adding he did not take part in the pyramid formation since he had recently suffered a bout of jaundice. 'He was rushed to Rajawadi Hospital in Ghatkopar where doctors declared him dead on arrival," he said. Earlier, in the afternoon, a 32-year-old man fell to death while tying 'Dahi Handi' in Mankhurd in the north eastern part of the metropolis, officials said. The deceased was identified as Jagmohan Shivkiran Chaudhari. 'He was tying the handi (an earthen pot filled with curd which groups of 'govindas' try to reach and break by forming a human pyramid) to a rope from the first-floor window grille of his house in Maharashtra Nagar when he fell. He was taken to civic-run Shatabdi Govandi Hospital where he was declared brought dead," an official said. As on 9pm, the number of persons injured during the festivities stood at 95, the condition of two being serious, the official said. 'Of the 95 govindas, 76 were discharged after the treatment, while 19 are hospitalized. The 95 comprise 30 in the island city, 31 in the eastern suburbs and 34 in the western part of the city," he informed. Dahi Handi festival is celebrated across Maharashtra to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. The festival sees troupes of young men and women forming human pyramids to break dahi handis (pots of curd) suspended in the air with ropes. PTI KK KRK BNM (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: August 16, 2025, 22:15 IST 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.
