Janmashtami celebrations in Surat and Mumbai featured vibrant festivities and a 45-foot Dahi Handi competition.

Janmashtami, celebrating Lord Krishna's birth, was marked with vibrant festivities in Surat and Mumbai, including the traditional Dahi Handi competition. In Surat, teams competed to break a 45-feet-high pot, while Mumbai hosted several iconic celebrations across the city. Maharashtra's BJP-led government also announced insurance for participants, highlighting the festival's cultural and community significance.