In Pics: Fearless Govindas Make Dahi Handi a Sight to Behold

Janmashtami was celebrated with great vigour in Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Mathura with the Dahi Handi ritual.

Devotees breaking Dahi Handi on the occasion of Janmashtami in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna, was celebrated with great vigour in Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Mathura with the challenging ritual of Govindas breaking the Dahi Handi. These pictures will leave you in awe of their physical strength and devotion. 

Devotees break Dahi Handi (clay pot containing curd) during the celebrations of Janmashtami, which marks the birthday of Hindu god Krishna, in Ahmedabad on Sunday. 

A Govinda mandal breaking Dahi Handi, an earthen pot filled with curd, on the occasion of Janmashtami festival in Mumbai on Sunday.

A team of Govindas breaking Dahi Handi, an earthen pot filled with curd on the occasion of Janmashtami festival in Mumbai on Sunday.

Devotees breaking Dahi Handi, an earthen pot filled with curd on the occasion of Janmashtami in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Devotees during Janmashtami celebration at Dwarkadhish temple in Mathura on Sunday.