Mumbai’s All-Women Govinda Troupes Challenge Dahi Handi Tradition

Dahi Handi is a festival celebrated during Janmashtami.

People hang a clay pot filled with curd above the ground.

Govinda teams build tall human pyramids to reach and break the pot.

Mumbai held celebrations in many neighbourhoods on Saturday.

Thousands of people joined the events.

This year, all-women teams also took part in the difficult pyramid challenges.

Their participation stood out because the tradition has usually been led by men.

The festival combines faith, music, teamwork and community celebration.