Ever seen lady Govindas in action?
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IMAGE: A girl performs acrobatics before the start of the dahi handi ritual, here and below. All Photographs: Sahil Salvi
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IMAGE: The girl Govindas form a pyramid.
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IMAGE: A girl Govinda from the pyramid with a camera attached.
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IMAGE: The girls Govindas try to reach the pot, here and below.
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IMAGE: A girl Govinda reaches the pot.
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IMAGE: Wow! A girl Govinda breaks open the dahi handi.
Photographs curated by Manisha Kotian/Rediff.com
Feature Presentation: Aslam Hunani/Rediff.com
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