The festival marks the birth of Hindu god Krishna and the act seeks to re-enact the story of Lord Krishna stealing butter during his childhood. (Photo: Debasish Dey)
Victory as the youth on top of the pyramid breaks the \"Dahi handi\". (Photo: Debasish Dey)
Victory as the youth on top of the pyramid breaks the \"Dahi handi\". (Photo: Debasish Dey)
People come out to enjoy the festivities. (Photo: Debasish Dey)
\"Dahi handi,\" an earthen pot filled with curd hanging above them, as part of celebrations to mark the Janmashtami festival in Mumbai, India, Tuesday, August 15, 2017. (Photo: Debasish Dey)
Indian youth form a human pyramid to break the \"Dahi handi\" as part of celebrations to mark the Janmashtami festival in Mumbai, India, Tuesday, August 15, 2017. (Photo: Debasish Dey)
Despite the downpour hundreds gathered on the street to witness the breaking of the \"Dahi handi\". (Photo: Debasish Dey)
The Janmashtami festival took place in Mumbai, India, Tuesday, August 15, 2017. (Photo: Debasish Dey)
Indian youth break 'Dahi handi' to mark Janmashtami festival