Despite heavy rain on Saturday, Mumbai’s Gokulashtami spirit remained undeterred as dahi handi celebrations went ahead across the city. The festivities, however, were marred by tragedy with the deaths of a 39-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy, though neither incident occurred during pyramid formations. 

Till 10.30 am on Sunday, at least 318 Govindas had sustained injuries during the celebrations. According to the BMC, 294 of them were discharged after receiving treatment, while 24 continue to remain hospitalised. Of the total injured, 135 were reported in the island city, 72 in the eastern suburbs, and 111 in the western suburbs.

Rohan Mohan Malvi, part of the Gaondevi Govinda Pathak, fell unconscious while sitting in a tempo at Adarsh Nagar in Mumbai's Andheri area on Saturday, an official said, adding he did not take part in the pyramid formation since he recently suffered a bout of jaundice.