Mumbai: A group of women successfully broke the first Dahi Handi of Janmashtami 2025 in Mumbai’s Dadar area, marking the start of the festive celebrations across the city. The women formed a human pyramid to reach and break the handi, a symbolic ritual that represents Lord Krishna's childhood.
After receiving the trophy, one of the participants said, “We were preparing for almost a month... We will participate in more events today and break at least 10 dahi handis.” The atmosphere in Mumbai has become lively as Dahi Handi festivities kick off in full swing. Janmashtami, which celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, is being observed with enthusiasm and traditional flair across the city.
This Mumbai Dahi Handi Team Once Set a Guinness World Record With a 50-Foot-High Human Pyramid
Dahi Handi isn’t just a festive tradition; it’s a powerful display of strength, teamwork, and devotion in Mumbai. Each year on Krishna Janmashtami, the city comes alive with cries of “Govinda aala re,” as groups called Govinda Pathaks form towering human pyramids in pursuit of glory.
But one team from Jogeshwari took this age-old celebration to new heights quite literally. Let’s rewind to their record-breaking achievements, not once, but twice.
While human pyramids have always been the heart of Dahi Handi, it was in 2012 that the Jai Jawan Govinda Pathak team from Jogeshwari made global headlines. They built a nine-tiered pyramid reaching an incredible 13.34 meters (43.79 feet), earning them the Guinness World Record for the tallest human pyramid. Their feat surpassed even top contenders from Spain and China.
Years later, the team returned with even greater ambition. During the 2022 celebrations, they exceeded their own record, constructing a massive 50-foot pyramid. The highlight came when a 14-year-old Govinda scaled the structure and broke the hanging handi, blending cultural tradition with an extraordinary display of determination.
