Over 250 Govindas, or those who participated in the creation of multi-story human pyramids as part of the "Dahi Handi" celebrations, were injured in Mumbai.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reported that the injured individuals were transferred to the closest public and private hospitals for treatment.
As of Wednesday, August 28, 157 people have been discharged after receiving medical attention, PTI reported.
Meanwhile, as many as 263 people were injured during the celebrations while forming the human pyramids, which are a key part of the Dahi Handi event. Of these, 32 were admitted to hospitals, while 213 have been discharged, Midday reported.
Two Govindas have been discharged from J.J. Hospital. Two patients being treated at St. George Hospital were discharged after being treated and two are admitted and are currently receiving care at the outpatient department. One patient has been released from GT Hospital, while sixteen Govindas have been treated and released from Poddar Hospital.
Fourteen of the nineteen cases being treated at KEM Hospital are outpatient treatments, while five of them are hospitalised. Eleven patients are receiving outpatient treatment at Sion Hospital, while Nair Hospital has accepted one patient and released seven.
Of the eight Govindas injured, three were hospitalized at Rajawadi Hospital and five were released. One patient was admitted to MT Agrawal Hospital and three were released from Veer Savarkar Hospital. One patient is admitted and one was released is being treated at Kurla Bhabha Hospital. Six Govindas have been released from Shatabdi Govandi Hospital and three from Bandra Bhabha Hospital.
Four people were released from Trauma Care Hospital. One is admitted, and four OPD patients are receiving care at V N Desai Hospital. Ten patients have been released from BDBA Hospital, while one patient has been released from each of MW Desai, and Cooper Hospital. There is one Govinda in Leelavati Hospital.
On August 27, large crowds gathered to watch the Dahi Handi at several spots in Thane and Mumbai. Large crowds gather at the customary locations, such as Mumbai's Jambori Maidan in Worli, Dadar, Thane's Khopat, and Tempi Naka.
More than 11,000 policemen were deployed for security and law and order.
It is pertinent to note that last year, the celebrations saw 195 Govindas injured in various incidents.
Attending a Dahi Handi ceremony at Tembhi Naka in nearby Thane city, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde remarked that his mentor, Anand Dighe, had rejuvenated the festival, bolstering customs and community spirit. He pointed out that by permitting open and secure festivities, his administration had removed limitations put in place during the MVA's tenure. Shinde gave his word that the administration was taking all necessary precautions to guarantee the security and prosperity of Dahi Handi celebrations.
For the unversed, human pyramids are created to smash curd "handis" (containers) in observance of Janmashtami, the festival of Lord Krishna's birth. This represents Lord Krishna's fun, innocence, and love for butter and curd.
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