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File image of a human pyramid of nine tiers, during Dahi Handi.

Govindas look to form over 32 feet, seven-level pyramids

Before the ban, these young kids were the ones who stood at the top of the pyramids to break the handi' or pot due to...

14 Aug 2017 1:32 AM IST

Jai Jawan pathak shares the world record for erecting the highest human pyramid of nine tiers with a Spanish group.

Aala re aala, govinda aala!

This year's, dahi handi revelry will be on a much larger scale after the the Bombay HC revoked the restriction on the...

13 Aug 2017 12:05 AM IST

The court said that putting limitations on height of the Dahi handi and setting age bar for the participant in the festival falls within the domain of legislature.

Safety of govindas a concern: Activists

Fewer participants injured since 2014 during Dahi handi due to restrictions, claims petitioner.

8 Aug 2017 1:10 AM IST

The HC said it would not interfere in the states work.

HC lifts ban on 20-feet limit for Dahi Handi pyramids

A division bench of Justice Bhushan Gavai and Justice Makarand Karnik was hearing two petitions regarding safety of the...

8 Aug 2017 12:50 AM IST

A division bench of Justices BR Gavai and MS Karnik, however, refused to impose restrictions on the height of human pyramid formations during the festival. (Photo: PTI)

Dahi Handi: Maharashtra govt sets age limit at 14, no cap on height

The HC on Monday heard 2 petitions from city residents, raising concerns over the participation of minors, lack of...

7 Aug 2017 4:22 PM IST

Pande filed an affidavit stating that he was not guilty of any violation but was still apologising for the same in light of the contempt petition. (Representational image)

HC warns Dahi handi organiser of another contempt notice

The court held Mr Pande as the contemnor and asked him to file a reply as to why a show cause notice should not be...

11 July 2017 1:24 AM IST

Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis (c) with members of the coordination committee and senior members.

CM Fadnavis makes ordinance noise for Dahi handi, Ganesh fest

The state will wait till the Dahi handi festival as it is expecting some directions from the Supreme Court in this...

7 July 2017 1:02 AM IST

The pathak, which shares the world record for erecting the highest human pyramid of nine tiers with a Spanish group, had filed a petition in the Supreme Court last year and the case is still pending. (Photo: AP)

Govindas to play by rules on age, height

Sandip Dhawle, Pathak's coach said that they are hoping for some relaxation in the restrictions from the court.

20 July 2017 1:41 AM IST

Bombay High Court

Bombay HC: Is letting kids perform in dahi handi adventure?

The PIL also sought contempt action against BJP leader Ashish Shelar.

18 July 2017 1:55 AM IST