Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues
Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Dahi Handi is the day after Krishna Janmashtami, when teams of young people form human pyramids to break a pot of curd.
Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues
It recalls the young Krishna and his friends stealing butter and curd that was hung out of reach. It is kept above all in Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Key Rituals & Observance
Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices
- 1Step 1
Teams (Govindas) build a human pyramid to reach and break the pot.
- 2Step 2
Songs, music and prizes for the teams.
- 3Step 3
Krishna bhajans and sweets.
Sacred Deity & Powerful Mantras
Lord Krishna • Vedic and Puranic chants for peace and blessings
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Lord Krishna · Mantra
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय ॥
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Meaning
Salutations to Lord Krishna.
108 JapaSacred Mantra