Archive · 4 Sep 2026
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.
Mumbai and Thane are preparing for Dahi Handi celebrations on September 5.
Festivities will feature human pyramids, Govinda teams, music, entertainment and large crowds.
Ghatkopar hosts three listed events: Shri Krishna Janmashtami Utsav Mandal, Ram Kadam Dahi Handi and Sanman Dahi Handi.
Sanman Dahi Handi will run from 1 PM to 10 PM at the Kiran Bhau Landge Jan Sampark Office in Asalpha.
Magathane Dahi Handi in Borivali East will run from 10 AM to 10 PM and promote Marathi-language education.
- Who
- Govinda teams, spectators and organisers including local mandals and Shiv Sena MLA Partap Sarnaik.
- What
- Grand Dahi Handi and Janmashtami celebrations featuring human-pyramid competitions, music and entertainment.
- When
- September 5; Sanman Dahi Handi and Magathane Dahi Handi are specifically identified as 2026 events.
- Where
- Seven listed locations across Worli, Ghatkopar, Lalbaug, Thane and Borivali East, including Devipada Maidan.
- Why
- To celebrate Janmashtami through competitive Govinda performances, festive entertainment and community gatherings.
- 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.