{
  "id": 5344979,
  "title": "Bhiwandi Dahi Handi 2026: Lakhs In Prizes, Special Safety Plans For Govinda Teams",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/bhiwandi-dahi-handi-2026-lakhs-in-prizes-special-safety-plans-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T13:57:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/bhiwandi-dahi-handi-2026-lakhs-in-prizes-special-safety-plans-for-govinda-teams"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bhiwandi is preparing for an energetic Dahi Handi celebration this year, with the Kapil Patil Foundation announcing substantial cash prizes. The event, organized jointly by multiple groups, marks its 19th edition. The foundation president, Sumit Patil, and corporation member, Adv. Vaibhav Bhoir, announced details of the event, noting that over 148 Govinda teams participated last year.\n\nSafety is a top priority, with separate designated areas for taller human pyramids, safety belts, ambulances, and a medical team on standby. The main prize stands at ₹2.83 lakh, with smaller tier prizes ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹50,000. Special recognition is being given to women Govinda teams and those from rural and tribal areas.",
  "summary": "Bhiwandi: Bhiwandi is set to witness a high-energy Dahi Handi celebration this year, with the Kapil Patil Foundation announcing cash prizes running into lakhs of rupees for participating Govinda teams. The organisers have also put special emphasis on safety, particularly for teams attempting taller human pyramids, with dedicated space, safety belts, ambulances and medical teams planned at the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}