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Janmashtami through the eyes of Govindas: Exploring Mumbai's spirit and traditions

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Updated on: 27 August,2024 10:52 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Sanjana Deshpande | sanjana.deshpande@mid-day.com

Janmashtami, in the eyes of these Govindas, is much more than a celebration; it's a monument to their dedication, planning, and the constant balance of thrill and safety

Janmashtami through the eyes of Govindas: Exploring Mumbai's spirit and traditions

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Key Highlights

  1. Janmashtami is one of the most popular Hindu celebrations
  2. The occasion is widely commemorated across India
  3. The Dahi Handi event involves teams of Govindas forming tall human pyramids

The vibrant festival of Krishna Janmashtami 2024, also known as Gokulashtami in Mumbai, the city is infused with the enthusiastic energy of the Govindas—the daring men and women who construct human pyramids to reach and break the symbolic Dahi Handi.

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