Govinda Injuries

A total of 245 'Govindas' were injured during Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai on Tuesday, according to civic officials. Of these, 32 were hospitalized, while 213 were treated and discharged.

Sandesh Dalvi, a member of the Shiv Shambho Govinda Pathak group, suffered serious head injuries after he fell off a human pyramid formed by 'Govindas' during Janmashtami celebrations at Bamanwadi in Vile Parle

The dahi handi festival is just around the corner and preparations are on full swing across the country. While Govindas of the past trade secrets on how to form the perfect pyramid and claim the highest prize, the thoughts of some may not be the same each year the festival approaches.

A total of 245 'Govindas' were injured during Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai on Tuesday, according to civic officials. Of these, 32 were hospitalized, while 213 were treated and discharged.

Sandesh Dalvi, a member of the Shiv Shambho Govinda Pathak group, suffered serious head injuries after he fell off a human pyramid formed by 'Govindas' during Janmashtami celebrations at Bamanwadi in Vile Parle

The dahi handi festival is just around the corner and preparations are on full swing across the country. While Govindas of the past trade secrets on how to form the perfect pyramid and claim the highest prize, the thoughts of some may not be the same each year the festival approaches.