India, Aug. 16 -- Dahi, makhan and a whole load of fun, that's how Mumbaikars celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna. A key aspect of Janmashtami is the Dahi Handi celebrations that take place across the city, with Govinda pathaks aiming to break earthen pots and collect the winnings. They recreate Lord Krishna's childhood, where he and his friends stole makhan and dahi by creating human pyramids to reach the pots, which gave it its name 'Dahi Handi'. While there is a rush of excitement, it carries a streak of danger, as seen recently when 11-year-old Mahesh Jadhav fell to his death during a practise session in Dahisar.

With risks part and parcel of this annual activity, the pathaks are ensuring they keep safety at the fore when they test t...