1332–Janmastami Special–Mission Accomplished
By: pundalik
Tags: Bal Gopals, Children, Dahi Handi, Dahi Kala, Girgaon, Janamastmi, Mumbai
Category: Action, Children, Culture, Mumbai, People, Strangers
| Aperture: | f/5.6 |
|---|---|
| Focal Length: | 130mm |
| ISO: | 100 |
| Shutter: | 1/0 sec |
| Camera: | NIKON D7000 |
The whole goal of making the pyramid is getting to the pot of curd tied high above. As the layers of the pyramid increase, the difficult its get to stay balanced. Pyramid above 6 layers have 1 person standing for the last 3-4 layers. The strategy may differ for different groups. Each layer has to support the one below and the one above and a slight mistake means fall from high above. Every year there are reports of many injuries and even deaths.
Janmaashtami/ Gokulashtami ( Marathi- गोकुळाष्टमी ), popularly known in Mumbai and Pune as Dahi Handi, is celebrated with enormous zeal and enthusiasm. The handi is a clay pot filled with buttermilk that is positioned at a convenient height prior to the event. The topmost person on the human pyramid tries to break the handi by hitting it with a blunt object. Mostly nariyal (coconut) is preferred being a sign of purity, truth etc. in Hinduism. When that happens the buttermilk is spilled over the entire group, symbolizing their achievement through unity. Handis are set up around the city, and groups of youngsters, called Govinda Pathaks, travel around in trucks trying to break as many handis as possible during the day.– Source – Wikipedia
- Place: Girgaon, Mumbai, India
- Date: 10 August 2012
- Camera: Nikon D7000
- Lens: Nikkor 18-200 mm
- Focal Length: 130.0 mm
- Aperture: f/5.6
- Exposure Time: 1/250
- ISO: 100
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