Devotees form a human pyramid to break the "Dahi handi," an earthen pot filled with curd hanging above them, as part of celebrations to mark the Janmashtami festival in Mumbai.

Devotees celebrate Dahi handi festival on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami in Mumbai.

Devotees celebrate Dahi handi festival on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami in Mumbai.

Youth prepare to form a human pyramid to break the "Dahi handi," an earthen pot filled with curd hanging above them, as part of the Janmashtami festival in Mumbai.

Devotees celebrate Dahi handi festival on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami in Mumbai.

Youth form a human pyramid to break the "Dahi handi," an earthen pot filled with curd hanging above them, as part of celebrations to mark the Janmashtami festival in Mumbai.

Devotees form a pyramid to break a 'Dahi handi' on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami in Mumbai.

Residents watch a devotee breaking a pot containing curd hung from a rope as part of celebrations to mark the Janmashtami festival in Mumbai.

Devotees celebrate Dahi handi festival on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami in Mumbai.

Marathi actress Sonal Pawar climbs on the pyramid to break the Dahi Handi during Janmashtami celebrations in Mumbai.

Students from Kamla Mehta School for the Blind attempt to break 'dahi handi' during Janmashtami festival celebrations in Mumbai.

Participants form a human pyramid as they try to break 'Dahi-handi' during a competition on the occasion of Janmashtami festival at Kamania Gate, in Jabalpur.

Students form a human pyramid as they try to break 'dahi-handi' on the occasion of Janmashtami festival at a school, in Amritsar.