Dahi Handi Fest

Dahi Handi was classified as an 'adventure sport' in 2016, which subsequently led to children under the age of 14 being barred from participating in the event

Dahi Handi is celebrated the day after Krishna Janmashtami, which marks the birth of Lord Krishna. It is usually celebrated in Maharashtra and Goa. In 2024, Dahi Handi falls on August 27

Krishna Janmashtami 2022 is round the corner. Where can you celebrate Dahi Handi? How can you celebrate Dahi Handi? What is the history behind Dahi Handi? Read this article to know more

In 2014, the HC passed an order saying children below age of 18 yrs can't take part in the festival

The bench directed govt to respond to queries and posted the matter for further hearing on August 4

The fresh plea has been filed by Mumbai-based Jai Jawan Krida Mandal Govinda Pathak

Maharashtra govt had moved SC seeking clarification regarding the height of human pyramids for the celebrations