leadership of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde," Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant told ANI. The Pro Govinda competition will take place at the NSCI dome in Worli, Mumbai.
The yogurt pot will be suspended at a height of 40ft, the minister said. Uday Samant said, “The first prize will be ₹11 lakh, followed by second, third, and fourth prizes of ₹7 lakh, 5 lakh, and 3 lakh, respectively." Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated every year to mark the birth of Lord Krishna.
Krishna was born on the eighth day of Bhadra – mostly in the months of August and September. The festival of Janmashtami is celebrated by offering prayers to Lord Krishna, with beautifully decorated swings, dance and music performances, and the 'Dahi-Handi' competition.
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