The Hindu festival of Janmashtami, also known as Krishna Janmashtami, Gokulashtami, Krishnasthami, or Srijayanti, commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu
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Janmashtami is a widely celebrated festival in Maharashtra, during Dahi Handi celebrations, participants known as 'Govindas' form human pyramids to break open a suspended earthen pot filled with curd. This tradition symbolises Lord Krishna's love for butter and his mischievous nature as a child.The Maharashtra government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, is set to host a "Pro Govinda" competition featuring cash prizes as part of this year's ‘Dahi Handi’ celebrations, reported ANI. State Industries Minister Uday Samant on September 2 said, “Pro Govinda is an event that has been demanded for many years, and it is now being organised under the leadership of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde."
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