Sri Krishana Janmashtami Samiti of Ranchi, in the wake of the order passed by the Bombay High Court recently, has decided not to allow anybody below the age group of 18 years to take part in the Dahi Handi competition. The competition will be held on August 18 at Albert Ekka Chowk in Ranchi.
“We have written in the form itself that only those who have already crossed limit of 18 years can take part in it,” said former Rajya Sabha MP and patron of the committee Ajay Maroo. It has been done after the ruling of Bombay High Court came in this regard, added Maroo. Dahi Handi competition organized by the Sri Krishana Janmashtami Samiti will be organized on August 18 while the Tableau and fancy dress competition for the kids with the topic of bal-gopal will be held on August 17. “Separate teams of male and female can take part in the completion that will have to break the handi kept at 30 and 20 feet for the respective teams,” said Maroo.
A bhajan sandhya will also be presented by Anil Sharma while renowned folk artist Vipul Nayak will stage Krishna leela on the occasion.
According to Maroo, award money of Rs 71,000 for the male team and Rs 21,000 has been fixed for the winners of male and female teams respectively.