According to the government order, Govindas will be entitled to an accident insurance cover of up to Rs 10 lakh. A major boost for Dahi Handi participantsThe announcement comes as a significant welfare measure ahead of one of Maharashtra’s biggest festivals. Every year, thousands of Govindas participate in Dahi Handi events, where teams form multi-tier human pyramids to break an earthen pot suspended at a height. About Dahi Handi festivalDahi Handi is celebrated on Janmashtami to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. Notably, Maharashtra hosts some of the country’s largest Dahi Handi events, attracting thousands of participants and spectators every year.