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India Today
13 hours ago
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- India Today
Teen among 2 dead in Dahi Handi celebrations in Maharashtra, over 200 injured
Two people died and over 200 were injured during the 'Dahi Handi' festivities in Maharashtra on Saturday. The victims were both from Mumbai, including a 14-year-old - who was one of the 'govindas' - and a 32-year-old man.A Mumbai civic official said that the teenager, who recently recovered from jaundice, didn't take part in the pyramid formation and fell unconscious while sitting in a tempo. He was declared dead by doctors on arrival at hospital. Meanwhile, Jagmohan Shivkiran Chaudhari, 32, fell to his death on Saturday afternoon while tying 'Dahi Handi' in was tying the handi to a rope from the first-floor window grille of his house in Maharashtra Nagar when he fell. He was taken to the civic-run Shatabdi Govandi Hospital where he was declared dead on arrival," an official was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. 'Dahi Handi' festival is celebrated on Janmasthami across Maharashtra to mark the bird of Lord Krishna. As part of it, young men and women, who are groups of 'govindas', form human pyramids to break the dahi handis (earthen pots filled with curd) suspended in the air with were reported in Thane as well, where at least nine 'govindas', including a five-year-old and a few 10-year-olds, were injured during the 'Dahi Handi' celebrations. A 13-year-old fractured her right hand, while a 10-year-old sustained a head injury. A five-year-old injured his left shoulder and all three are receiving treatment at the Kalwa hospital, PTI 10-year-old boy was treated at a Thane district hospital for a left-hand Tadvi, chief of the Disaster Management Cell, Thane Municipal Corporation, said that event organisers were issued clear directions ahead of the festival against the participation of children under 14."Despite repeated instructions, children below 14 years were found participating in forming pyramids. This is extremely risky," he a team of 'govindas' formed a 10-layer human pyramid at a Thane event organised by Purvesh Sarnaik, the son of Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik. The minister claimed that it was a world record and announced a prize of Rs 25 lakh for the Konkan Nagar Raja Govinda team which achieved the feat.- Ends(With inputs from Vidya) IN THIS STORY#Mumbai#Maharashtra#Thane
NDTV
a day ago
- Health
- 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.
Indian Express
a day ago
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- Indian Express
Two die in separate cases while taking part in Dahi Handi celebrations
Amid Janmashtami celebrations, a 32-year-old person died on Saturday after he fell while rehearsing for a Dahi Handi event. The Shatabdi Hospital, Govandi, reported the accident at 3 pm. The victim, Jagmohan Shivkiran Chaudhari, was a member of the group of Bal Govinda Pathak in Raigad Chawl, Maharashtra Nagar, Mankhurd. Another incident took place around 9 pm at Adarsh Nagar in Andheri. Rohan Valvi (14), a Govinda of Gaondevi Govinda Pathak, who was previously suffering from jaundice, was seated in a tempo and did not participate in Dahi Handi. However, he became unconscious and was taken to a private hospital and then to Rajawadi Hospital where he was declared dead. These apart, several injuries to Govindas (human pyramid participants) were reported across the city. According to Chaudhari's family, he was tying the rope for the handi from the first floor of a residential building on the G+1 floor when he lost his balance and fell within the house. He was taken immediately to Shatabdi Hospital by relatives, where the doctors declared him brought dead. According to Trombay police, Chaudhari was declared dead at 12.35 pm. 'The deceased person was not a member of any Dahi Handi troupe or a Govinda. While helping children tie the Dahi Handi, he felt dizzy and collapsed inside the house gallery, where he died, ' a senior police official said. Family members confirmed that Chaudhari was within the grill of the building while securing the rope. Police and civic authorities stated necessary protocol was in process following the hospital report. Besides, there were reports of a number of injuries linked to the Dahi Handi festival in different parts of Mumbai throughout the day. According to officials from civic and government hospitals up to 6 pm, a total of 75 people got hurt while creating human pyramids. In Cooper Hospital and other central zone facilities (CT), 48 Govindas were admitted. Of the 48, nearly 27 were under treatment, 21 were discharged following medical treatment and one was described as serious. The seriously injured patient was 23-year-old Shreyas Chalke, who was shifted to G T Hospital. A total of 17 injuries were reported in the eastern zone. Thirteen of the injured patients were discharged after treatment, and four were still admitted. In the western zone, 10 Govindas were treated for their injuries. Nine were discharged, while one was still critical. The patient who was identified was nine-year-old Aryan Yadav and is being treated at BDBA Hospital in Kandivali. A total of 75 patients were injured up to 6 pm. Out of them, 43 were discharged, 32 were kept under treatment and two were critical. Every year, during Dahi Handi festival, hospitals in the city are put on alert to treat such cases. Civic authorities confirmed that no untoward incident, except the injuries reported and one casualty, had been reported until Saturday night.
News18
a day 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.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
32-yr-old 'Govinda' falls to death while tying Dahi Handi in Mumbai; 30 injured citywide
A 32-year-old man fell to his death while tying 'Dahi Handi' in Mumbai's Mankhurd on Saturday afternoon, PTI reported. Govindas break the Dahi Handi by forming a human pyramid on the occasion of Gokulashtami festival in Mumbai's Dadar on August 16, 2025.(HT photo/ Raju Shinde) According to a civic official, Jagmohan Shivkiran Chaudhari was tying the 'Dahi Handi' to a rope from the first-floor window grille of his house in Maharashtra Nagar when he fell. He was taken to the civic-run Shatabdi Govandi Hospital, where he was declared brought dead, the official said, according to PTI. Besides this incident, at least 30 other people taking part in the formation of human pyramids synonymous with the celebrations were injured across the city. According to officials, fifteen of the 30 were hospitalised, while the remaining were discharged after treatment. The thirty injured persons comprise 18 from the island city, and six each from the eastern and western parts of the metropolis, the officials said. Earlier this week, an 11-year-old died in Mumbai after falling during a practice session ahead of the Dahi Handi event during Janmashtami. The incident occurred on Sunday night when the victim, Mahesh Ramesh Jadhav, suffered a head injury after a fall in Mumbai's Dahisar area. His fall to the ground was not prevented by a mattress, other humans, or a helmet. Following the incident, the boy's mother, Sangeetha, filed a complaint with the Dahisar police, who booked the Mandal president booked for negligence. Dahi Handi festivals are celebrated every year across India to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. This year, the festival will fall on August 16, and people are already practising the formation of multi-tiered human pyramids to break Dahi Handi. As reported by HT, the state government in July had announced insurance coverage to 1.5 lakh Govindas participating in Dahi Handi festivities through Oriental Insurance Company. In case of death during the sport, a maximum payout of ₹10 lakh was assured to the kin of the deceased. Children below the age of 14 years are not allowed to take part in Dahi Handis, as per the state government's statement which was accepted by the Bombay high court in 2017.
