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Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty, Shehnaaz attend Dahi Handi Mahotsav in Mumbai

Govinda Ala Re Ala! Keeping up with this spirit, many celebrities attended the Dahi Handi Utsav across Mumbai. From Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty, and Jacqueline Fernandez to 'Bigg Boss' fame Isha Malviya and Shehnaaz Gill, stars reached prominent locations to root for mandals participating in the dahi-handi breaking event. This year, Janmashtami wa

28 August,2024 12:42 PM IST | Mumbai
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Maharashtra: 35 mandals hold joint Dahi Handi event in Pune

In a unique initiative to alleviate traffic congestion in Pune city, 35 prominent mandals have joined forces and organised a single Dahi Handi event at the iconic Lal Mahal Chowk near Shaniwar Wada, reported news agency ANI. This collective effort aims to minimise disruptions and ease traffic flow during peak hours. The participating mandals, inc

28 August,2024 10:49 AM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
Zenda Chowk in Badlapur West, where a Dahi Handi event is organised every year by BJP leader Rajendra Ghorpade, wore an empty look on Tuesday. Pics/Sayyed Sameer Abedi

Mid-Day Premium Dahi Handi celebrations: Badlapur sees a quiet Janmashtami

No public Dahi Handi celebrations were seen in Badlapur on Tuesday as politicians across parties decided to forgo festivities this year in light of the recent sexual assault incident, which locals are still seething over.  Congress leader Sanjay Jadhav, who usually organises a major Dahi Handi event in Badlapur West, said, “A terrible i

28 August,2024 06:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Sameer Surve
Injured Govindas being taken to KEM hospital in Parel on Tuesday. PICS/ATUL KAMBLE

Mumbai: Celebrations turn into hospital visits for 41 Govindas

By late Tuesday evening, Dahi Handi celebrations had given way to hospital visits for 63 Govindas. Of these, eight were admitted to civic and state-run hospitals, 32 are receiving treatment on an OPD basis and 23 have been treated and discharged. Among those injured was 26-year-old Rajesh Das, a Wadala resident and member of the Dwarkabai Mandal.

27 August,2024 09:44 PM IST | Mumbai | Eshan Kalyanikar
Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai on Tuesday. Pic/Atul Kamble

Dahi Handi festivities: 41 Govindas injured in Mumbai, 8 in Thane

At least 41 Govindas were injured during Dahi Handi festivities in Mumbai who were later shifted different city hospitals, the civic officials said on Tuesday. Out of the 41 injured, 8 Govindas have been admitted to hospitals, 26 Govindas are receiving treatment at outpatient departments (OPDs) and 7 Govindas have been treated and discharged,

27 August,2024 08:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
 People being treated at a district hospital as their health deteriorated following the consumption of suspected food poisoning, in Mathura/ PTI

Over 120 hospitalised due to food poisoning on Janmashtami in Mathura; 2 booked

Over 120 people, including women and children, were hospitalised with food poisoning after consuming foods made from contaminated buckwheat flour during Janmashtami celebrations in Mathura, officials said on Tuesday. The incident took place throughout numerous villages in the Farah police station area. Individuals who were fasting for Janmashtami s

27 August,2024 06:17 PM IST | Mathura | mid-day online correspondent
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Kartik Aaryan: 'For the first time in my career, shot a Dahi Handi sequence'

Fresh off the success of his recently released film 'Chandu Champion', Kartik Aaryan who delivered a flawless performance in the sports drama, leaving everyone stunned with his brilliant portrayal of Indian Olympic swimmer Murlikant Petkar, bringing his journey to life on the big screen. The actor carried the film’s fervor into the celebratio

27 August,2024 02:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Meet Rishab Shetty’s adorable Radha-Krishna celebrating Janmashtami

Rishab Shetty is a multifaceted talent who has set new standards of success with Kantara. Not only did the actor deliver a flawless performance in the film, but he also went on to win the prestigious National Award for Kantara in the Best Actor category, while the film itself won the National Award for Best Film. While the actor is making waves wit

27 August,2024 01:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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From milk peda to makhana kheer: Follow these recipes to celebrate Janmashtami

Janmashtami is a joyous celebration of Lord Krishna's birth and is celebrated across many parts of India. Many devotees observe a fast on this auspicious day. This spiritual practice is believed to purify the body and mind, bringing devotees closer to the divine. The food consumed during the fast is simple and rooted in tradition.  This year,

27 August,2024 12:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Indian chefs believe there are many different ways you can use curd in your dishes. Janmashtami will be celebrated by Indians on September 7. Photo Courtesy: Ishaara/The Westin Resort & Spa Himalayas

Mid-Day Premium Janmashtami 2024: Quick and easy recipes using curd to celebrate the festival

Curd or dahi as it is more popularly known in India is synonymous with the festival of Janmashtami in India, which celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, who absolutely loved makhan (butter) and curd. It is also the reason why he is fondly called ‘makhan chor’. While dahi is most often eaten in different forms, it’s also used to ma

27 August,2024 12:15 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
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Dahi Handi celebrations underway, Mumbai Police beefs up security

Dahi Handi festival is being celebrated in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra on Tuesday to mark Krishna Janmashtami 2024, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna and the Mumbai Police have beefed up security in the city for the festive celebrations, reported the PTI. Police personnel have been deployed in large numbers in Mumbai for Dahi Handi f

27 August,2024 11:43 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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