Krishna Janmashtami is a very significant and auspicious festival celebrated in India. It is a major Hindu festival that is celebrated with a lot of faith, joy and devotion. The festival marks the birth of Lord Krishna, one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. Apart from offering prayers and conducting rituals and customs, a major part of the Janmashtami celebrations is the Dahi Handi. Dahi Handi, also known as Gopal Kala or Utlotsavam, is usually celebrated on the next day after Krishna Janmashtami. The word dahi means curd and handi means the earthen pot in which the curd is stored. Dahi Handi is a cultural and competitive event that re-enacts Lord Krishna’s playful way of stealing curd from people’s homes. For Dahi Handi, people make teams and try to form the tallest and biggest human pyramids in a bid to try and break the dahi handi, which is tied at a height that is beyond normal reach for humans. These teams are called ‘Govindas.’ Dahi Handi is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm and fanfare every year. Janmashtami 2024 Mehndi Designs: Simple Henna Patterns, Radha Krishna Mehendi Designs and More, Creative Motifs To Adorn Your Hands on Gokulashtami (Watch Videos).

Dahi Handi 2024 Date

This year, Dahi Handi 2024 will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

Gopalkala Shubh Muhurat

Ashtami Tithi begins on August 25, 2024 at 03:39 AM and Ashtami Tithi will end on August 26, 2024 at 02:19 AM.

Dahi Handi Puja Vidhi

On the day of Dahi Handi, devotees begin the celebrations by worshipping Lord Krishna and singing devotional songs and bhajans. Devotees also visit temples to offer their prayers to Lord Krishna. In addition, they offer sweets, fruits and various food items as prasad to Lord Krishna.

Dahi Handi Rituals and Traditions

On this day, devotees offer their prayers to lord Krishna. The festival’s main ritual is the forming of the human pyramids by the ‘govindas’ who aim to reach and break the pot that is filled with curd and hung high up. The festival also includes cultural programmes, dance performances, and religious ceremonies at temples. Janmashtami 2024 Prasad and Mithali Thali: From Rasgulla to Laddoo, 5 Sweets To Offer As Bhog to Lord Krishna and Celebrate Hindu Festival.

Dahi Handi History

The Dahi Handi celebrations mark an event from Lord Krishna’s childhood. According to legends, when Lord Krishna was a child, he had a fondness for curd and butter. As he grew older, his love for dairy products also grew. This led him to playfully and mischievously steal them from the neighbouring homes. In order to protect their curd and butter from Lord Krishna, the women of the village began hanging their pots of curd and butter from the ceilings of their homes in the hopes that they would be out of Lord Krishna’s reach. This, however, did not stop Lord Krishna. He devised a plan with his friends, and together they formed a human pyramid to reach the pots. This playful act is reenacted every year during Dahi Handi.

Dahi Handi Significance

Dahi Handi celebrations are a very important part of the Krishna Janmashtami festival. It depicts how Lord Krishna lived as a child. Today, the festival not only fondly remembers Lord Krishna’s childhood during the celebrations, but it has also come to symbolise teamwork, unity, and the spirit of being and working together for fruitful results. Dahi Handi Images in Marathi & Janmashtami HD Wallpapers for Free Download Online: Wish Happy Dahi Handi With GIFs, WhatsApp Greetings, Quotes and Facebook Messages

The vibrant celebration of Dahi Handi has chants like "Govinda Ala Re" echoing through the streets to cheer the teams who are competing in the Dahi Handi event. The event is a fun, thrilling and exciting one for all those who watch.

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