when is dahi handi 2023

Dahi Handi in 2023 was celebrated on September 7. It is observed the day after Krishna Janmashtami, which fell on September 6, 2023. The celebration is most prominent in places like Mumbai, Goa, and Gujarat, where people form human pyramids to break an earthen pot filled with curd, symbolizing Lord Krishna's childhood pastime of stealing butter and curd.