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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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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
<p>SAI&rsquo;s mission includes uplifting women from marginalised communities, especially those involved in sex work, making this event significant for social empowerment.</p>

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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.

<p>The event garnered attention with the presence of notable figures like SAI director Vinay Vasta, Bollywood actor J Brandon Hill, and entrepreneur Virendra Gupta.&nbsp;</p>

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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. 

<p>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.</p>

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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.

<p>Janmashtami is an important Hindu festival marking the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu.&nbsp;</p>

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Janmashtami is an important Hindu festival marking the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. 

<p>Celebrated across India, the festival is known by various names such as Gokulashtami, Dahi Handi, and Shri Krishna Jayanti.</p>

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Celebrated across India, the festival is known by various names such as Gokulashtami, Dahi Handi, and Shri Krishna Jayanti.

<p>On Janmashtami, devotees observe fasts, perform pujas, and participate in prayer ceremonies at homes and temples.&nbsp;</p>

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On Janmashtami, devotees observe fasts, perform pujas, and participate in prayer ceremonies at homes and temples. 

<p>In places like Mathura and Vrindavan, the festival includes grand processions, cultural programmes, and Raas Leelas.</p>

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In places like Mathura and Vrindavan, the festival includes grand processions, cultural programmes, and Raas Leelas.

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