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IN PHOTOS: Dahi Handi 2026 | Govinda Pathak practises human pyramid at Mumbai’s Banganga

Updated On: 30 August, 2026 09:12 PM IST | Divya Nair

Members of Pimpleshwar Mitra Mandal Govinda Pathak practise forming a human pyramid at Banganga Tank in Walkeshwar, Mumbai, on Sunday, ahead of Dahi Handi 2026 festivities. PICS/ASHISH RAJE

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Members of Pimpleshwar Mitra Mandal Govinda Pathak practise forming a human pyramid ahead of the Dahi Handi festival at Banganga Tank in Walkeshwar, Mumbai, on August 30, 2026. Durva Panchal is seen at the top of the pyramid. PIC/ASHISH RAJE
Members of Pimpleshwar Mitra Mandal Govinda Pathak practise forming a human pyramid ahead of the Dahi Handi festival at Banganga Tank in Walkeshwar, Mumbai, on August 30, 2026. Durva Panchal is seen at the top of the pyramid. PIC/ASHISH RAJE
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With Dahi Handi 2026 around the corner, Mumbai’s Govinda pathaks have begun preparations for the festival, with teams stepping up their practice sessions to perfect the challenging human pyramid formations
With Dahi Handi 2026 around the corner, Mumbai’s Govinda pathaks have begun preparations for the festival, with teams stepping up their practice sessions to perfect the challenging human pyramid formations
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Members of Pimpleshwar Mitra Mandal Govinda Pathak were seen practising at Banganga Tank in Walkeshwar on Sunday. The team worked on its coordination, balance, and formation as it prepared for the celebrations
Members of Pimpleshwar Mitra Mandal Govinda Pathak were seen practising at Banganga Tank in Walkeshwar on Sunday. The team worked on its coordination, balance, and formation as it prepared for the celebrations
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The festival, celebrated a day after Janmashtami, sees Govinda teams compete to break a suspended earthen pot filled with curd and other offerings, with human pyramids formed to reach the handi
The festival, celebrated a day after Janmashtami, sees Govinda teams compete to break a suspended earthen pot filled with curd and other offerings, with human pyramids formed to reach the handi
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The practice session offered a glimpse of the teamwork and physical strength required to build the multi-tiered pyramids that are a highlight of Dahi Handi celebrations across Mumbai
The practice session offered a glimpse of the teamwork and physical strength required to build the multi-tiered pyramids that are a highlight of Dahi Handi celebrations across Mumbai
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This year, Janmashtami will be celebrated on September 4 and Dahi Handi on September 5
This year, Janmashtami will be celebrated on September 4 and Dahi Handi on September 5
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Dahi Handi has long been associated with the playful childhood stories of Lord Krishna, who is traditionally believed to have broken pots of curd and butter with his friends. The festival recreates that spirit through suspended handis and teams attempting to reach them by forming human pyramids.
Dahi Handi has long been associated with the playful childhood stories of Lord Krishna, who is traditionally believed to have broken pots of curd and butter with his friends. The festival recreates that spirit through suspended handis and teams attempting to reach them by forming human pyramids.

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