{
  "id": 5960249,
  "title": "Janmashtami, Dahi Handi celebrations in MLIRC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/janmashtami-dahi-handi-celebrations-in-mlirc",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T10:39:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/janmashtami-dahi-handi-celebrations-in-mlirc/article71434811.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre (MLIRC) in Belagavi celebrated the Krishna Janmashtami festival on September 4, 2026. Brigadier Girish Upadhya, Commandant of MLIRC, inaugurated the festivities with devotion and enthusiasm. Veda Upadhya, president of the family welfare organization, led prayers and offerings at the Military Mahadev Mandir. The celebrations continued on September 5, 2026, with an Inter-Battalion Dahi Handi Competition, where teams from various battalions showcased their spirit of teamwork, determination, and camaraderie. The event beautifully combined faith, tradition, and regimental pride, strengthening the bonds among troops and families while celebrating India's rich cultural heritage with immense pride and enthusiasm, according to a release from the regiment.",
  "summary": "Brigadier Girish Upadhya, Commandant, MLIRC, inaugurated the Janmashtami festival that was celebrated with devotion, enthusiasm and traditional fervour",
  "key_points": [
    "MLIRC in Belagavi celebrated Krishna Janmashtami on September 4, 2026",
    "Inter-Battalion Dahi Handi Competition held on September 5, 2026",
    "Event celebrated India's cultural heritage with regimental pride"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}