Krishna janmashtami celebrations Human pyramids formed to celebrate dahi handi in Mumbai

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Amid chants of 'Govinda Ala Re', Thane and Mumbai celebrated the birth of Lord Krishna on Tuesday to mark the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami. This is a trend that goes back to the time when Lord Krishna as a child used to make such pyramids and break open pots of butter hung up in all the houses. Thus, this festival is a way of reliving the mischief and pranks played by Lord Krishna.

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Thousands of Mumbaikers poured into the streets for 'dahi handi' festivities with youngsters moving around the city in processions and breaking pots filled with butter or curd, hung at a considerable height, to win prize money.

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Devotees form a human pyramid during celebrations to mark the festival of Janmashtami in Mumbai

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Thane’s dahi handi has earned a mention in the Guinness Book of World Records