Dahi Handi event by NGO brings joy to children from low income families
Updated On: 26 August, 2024 09:34 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande
The Dahi Handi event organised by Social Activities Integration (SAI) on Krishna Janmashtami aimed to bring joy to children from underprivileged backgrounds. Pics/ Ashish Raje
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The Dahi Handi event organised by Social Activities Integration (SAI) on Krishna Janmashtami aimed to bring joy to children from underprivileged backgrounds. Pics/ Ashish Raje
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SAI’s mission includes uplifting women from marginalised communities, especially those involved in sex work, making this event significant for social empowerment.
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The event garnered attention with the presence of notable figures like SAI director Vinay Vasta, Bollywood actor J Brandon Hill, and entrepreneur Virendra Gupta.
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Dahi Handi is a central part of Janmashtami celebrations in Maharashtra, where human pyramids are formed to break pots of curd and butter, symbolising Lord Krishna`s playful nature. The tradition is a joyous occasion that brings communities together.
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Janmashtami is an important Hindu festival marking the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu.
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Celebrated across India, the festival is known by various names such as Gokulashtami, Dahi Handi, and Shri Krishna Jayanti.
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On Janmashtami, devotees observe fasts, perform pujas, and participate in prayer ceremonies at homes and temples.
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In places like Mathura and Vrindavan, the festival includes grand processions, cultural programmes, and Raas Leelas.
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