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Dahi Handi Injures 376 Govindas Across Mumbai
Dahi Handi is a festival where teams build human pyramids to break a pot.
Mumbai celebrated the festival with large crowds and enthusiastic singing and dancing.
Many Govindas, who take part in the pyramids, were hurt.
Reports said 376 people were injured.
Some were still in hospitals or receiving treatment elsewhere.
Many others were treated and sent home.
Two people, including a seven-year-old child, reportedly died.
The injured were taken to several government and civic hospitals.
More updates about those still receiving treatment were awaited.
A total of 376 Govindas were injured during Dahi Handi celebrations across Mumbai.
Reports said 53 injured participants remained admitted, while 37 were undergoing separate treatment.
Another 286 injured Govindas were discharged after receiving medical care.
The injured were treated at government and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation hospitals across Mumbai.
Two people reportedly died during the celebrations: seven-year-old Rudra Kadam and 34-year-old Swapnil Sadanand Navar.
- Who
- Govinda participants, spectators, hospitals, and the families of Rudra Kadam and Swapnil Sadanand Navar were involved.
- What
- Dahi Handi celebrations led to 376 reported injuries and two reported deaths.
- Where
- Across Mumbai, including venues and hospitals in areas such as Malad and Ghansoli.
- When
- During the 2026 Dahi Handi celebrations, reported as taking place on Saturday.
- Why
- Govinda teams formed multi-tiered human pyramids to break suspended earthen pots as part of Krishna Janmashtami celebrations.
Key facts
- Reported injuries
- 376 Govindas
- Still admitted
- 53 injured participants
- Receiving separate treatment
- 37 participants
- Discharged
- 286 participants
- Reported deaths
- 2
- Named deceased
- Rudra Kadam, 7, and Swapnil Sadanand Navar, 34
- Treatment locations
- Government and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation hospitals, including KEM Hospital, Nair Hospital, Sion Hospital, Rajawadi Hospital, HBT Trauma Care Centre, V. Desai Hospital and BDBA Hospital
Sources
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