Dahi Handi songs to pump up the festival of Janmashtami

Janmashtami is celebrated as the birth of Lord Krishna. According to Hindu mythology, Krishna was born on the eight day of Shravan and people start the celebration at midnight with various rituals. This celebration is continued on the next day known as ‘Dahi handi’. The energetic festivity has youngsters making human pyramid who try to break it and steal the makhan (curd) just like the lord Krishna did.

Many movies, be it Bollywood or Marathi movie industry have featured Dahi Handi scenes in their movies and along with them were some energetic songs to accompany. The spirit of the festivity and Dahi Handi are incomplete without music and dance.
Here are some well-known songs that are a must hear this Janmashtami;

Govinda Re Gopala from the movie Hamal De Dhamal
Govinda Re Gopala from the movie Hamal De Dhamal is beautifully sung by Ashok Hande and the music is composed by Anil Mohile. Featuring famous actor Laxmikant Berde, this song remains classic for the occasion.

Here’s the song:



Mitra from the movie Kanha
Mitra from the movie Kanha has been sung by Adarsh Shinde and Rohit Raut. Music composed by Avadhoot Gupte and lyrics penned by Vaibhav Joshi, Vaibhav Tatwawaadi will get you grooving this Dahi handi.

Here’s the song:



Govinda re Gopala from the movie

Morya

Govinda Re Gopala from the movie Morya has been beautifully sung by Swapnil Bandodkar and Avadhoot Gupte. Music composed by Avadhoot Gupte and lyrics penned by Guru Thakur, this one’s worth tapping the feet.

Here’s the song:



Dashing Govinda from the movie Vrundavan
Dashing Govinda from Vrundavan has been sung by Avadhoot Gupte. Music directed by Amitraj,a perfect song for the festival.

Here’s the song: