Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Fadnavis Joins Mumbai Dahi Handi Celebrations, Urges Safety
Dahi Handi is a celebration held during Janmashtami, which marks the birth of Lord Krishna.
People make tall human pyramids to break a pot filled with foods such as curd, milk or butter.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis joined the celebrations in Mumbai.
He broke one handi using a coconut at an event in Worli.
He also visited a celebration in Ghatkopar.
Fadnavis said sharing the food inside the pot teaches people to help one another.
The event promoted the message of a drug-free India and Maharashtra.
He asked everyone to enjoy the festival safely.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis joined Dahi Handi celebrations in Worli on September 5, 2026.
Fadnavis broke a handi with a coconut at an event organised by Rajyog Pratishthan.
He also attended celebrations in Ghatkopar with Ram Kadam, Ritu Tawde and other leaders.
He said the tradition represents sharing food, helping others and supporting people in need.
Mumbai celebrations featured Govinda teams forming human pyramids under a “Drug-Free India, Drug-Free Maharashtra” theme.
- Who
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Govinda teams, devotees and other Mumbai leaders participated.
- What
- Dahi Handi celebrations were held, including Fadnavis breaking a handi with a coconut.
- When
- September 5, 2026, during Janmashtami celebrations.
- Where
- Across Mumbai, including Worli, Ghatkopar and Borivali.
- Why
- The celebrations marked Janmashtami and promoted sharing, helping others, and a drug-free India and Maharashtra.
- Event
- Dahi Handi celebrations during Janmashtami
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Main location
- Worli, Mumbai
- Additional location
- Ghatkopar, Mumbai
- Organiser
- Rajyog Pratishthan
- Theme
- Drug-Free India, Drug-Free Maharashtra
- Fadnavis's message
- Celebrate joyfully and safely while helping others