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Krishna Janmashtami Dahi Handi 2022: Where, when and why?

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

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Dahi Handi is an event celebrated a day after Krishna Janmashtami. During this event, a clay pot is filled with curd, butter, ghee, nuts, and events. The clay pot is called Dahi Handi. In this fest, young people make human pyramids and one person reaches the top of the pyramid to break the clay pot.

The event is celebrated with full enthusiasm, sloganeering, and music. It is also called Utlotsavam or Gopal Kala. To understand everything, let's delve deeper into the history, significance, and rituals and how it is celebrated. Dahi Handi is often called the spirit of