Dahi Handi gets adventure sport tag

Aallaa Re Aallaa… Govinda Aalla…the famous prelude to the Handi (earthenware pot) of Dahi (yogurt), wherein a Handi is suspended high above a street recently got a boost with the activity getting a Adventure Sports Tag.

Dahi Handi a festival celebrations of Jan Mashtami has been declared as an adventure sport to celebrate it safely and encourage the development of the sport.

Traditionally groups of boys and men go from one locality to another, and form a human pyramid, which can be more than 6 meters high. The first group who breaks the handi gets a cash prize among other gifts.

At times there are fatal injuries when the human link collapses.

With the official tag, the ‘sport’ will be regulated in terms of safety rules and regulations. A welcome move, which will go a long way in preventing mishaps, which will not only save lives, but also not diminish the festive mood and spirit associated with it.