Archive · 17 Aug 2025
Two Deaths, 95 Injured in Mumbai 'Dahi Handi' Festivities
During the Dahi Handi festival, people build human pyramids to reach and break pots of curd.
Sadly, two people died in Mumbai during the celebrations.
A 14-year-old boy became sick and died, while a 32-year-old man fell to his death.
Many others were injured, and some are still in the hospital.
The festival is celebrated to honor Lord Krishna.
A 14-year-old boy died after falling ill during Dahi Handi celebrations.
A 32-year-old man died while tying a Dahi Handi in Mumbai.
95 people were injured during the festivities.
19 injured remain hospitalized, with two in serious condition.
The Dahi Handi festival celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.
- Who
- Participants in Dahi Handi, including a 14-year-old boy and a 32-year-old man.
- What
- Fatalities and injuries during Dahi Handi celebrations.
- When
- During Dahi Handi celebrations on Saturday.
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna.
- Event
- Dahi Handi
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Fatalities
- 2
- Injured
- 95
- Hospitalized
- 19
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