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Seven Mumbai-Area Spots For Grand Dahi Handi Celebrations

Dahi Handi is a festival where teams called Govindas build human pyramids.

They try to reach and break a pot called a handi.

Mumbai and Thane will have many celebrations on September 5.

Seven places are highlighted for people who want to watch the festivities.

These include areas such as Worli, Ghatkopar, Lalbaug, Thane and Borivali.

Some events will have music, entertainment and large crowds.

Sanman Dahi Handi and Magathane Dahi Handi have announced specific times for 2026.

The Magathane event will also share a message about Marathi-language education and Marathi schools.

Key facts

Number of locations: Seven Dahi Handi celebrations are highlighted.
Main areas: Worli, Ghatkopar, Lalbaug, Thane and Borivali East.
Sanman Dahi Handi: September 5, 1 PM to 10 PM, at the Kiran Bhau Landge Jan Sampark Office in Asalpha, Ghatkopar West.
Magathane Dahi Handi: September 5, 10 AM to 10 PM, at Devipada Maidan, Borivali East.
Main attraction: Govinda teams competing to reach and break a suspended handi using human pyramids.
Cultural message: The Magathane event will highlight Marathi-language education and the preservation of Marathi schools.

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