Watch: Dahi Handi Festivity At IIT Dhanbad ‘Turns Into A Dangal’ – News18

Dahi Handi celebrations are the most happening part of Janmashtami. Devotees form a human pyramid, where one of them climbs up, and breaks the clay pot. The old-time custom is celebrated to mark Krishna’s love for makhan. Even though this is a joyful celebration, occasionally chaos ensues as a large number of people are involved. A video, on social media, shows how Dahi Handi festivities at IIT Dhanbad turned chaotic within seconds after a tussle broke out among devotees.

The video opens with a group of men trying to create a human pyramid while playing Dahi Handi. A few seconds later, a person is seen trying to pull down one of the devotees. He then breaks the entire pyramid by grabbing a person’s leg. Soon, the group is seen fighting. At that point, the organisers ask people to vacate the premises.

A user commented, “Dahi handi turned into dangal.”

Another user criticised the incident stating, “What are they doing while playing Dahi Handi? These people spoil a good festival.”

Echoing the same sentiments, a user said, “How can they do this on a festival like Janmashtami? Nowadays, no one is really celebrating festivals, it’s all about showing off and no faith at all! Really sad to this!”

Another commented sarcastically, “Thank God, I have not wasted my childhood in preparing for IIT entrance exam.

An individual mentioned, “Something else should not break instead of the pot” followed by crying emoji.

Dahi Handi was celebrated on August 27. Incidents of chaos were also reported from other parts of the country. According to municipal officials, 245 devotees were hurt during Dahi Handi festivities in Mumbai. Among them, 32 were admitted to hospitals.