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Celebration in Maharashtra
An extremely euphoric atmosphere prevails in different
cities of Maharashtra during the festival. The city of Mumbai
experiences lot of enthusiasm among young men and boys who carry out the
Dahi Handi ritual every year at various places. An earthen pot hung
20-30 feet from the ground with the help of a rope is broken by a human
pyramid. The young boys don't give up till the time the pot is broken,
followed by prize distribution ceremony. It is a popular belief among
devotees that the broken pieces of the pot, if kept in the house will
help remove negative powers and rats.
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