Pune, Sept. 5 -- Pune-based Shivtej Govinda Troop broke the Dahi Handi by forming a seven-tier human pyramid at a DJ-free celebration organised by the Punit Balan Group at Lal Mahal Chowk on Saturday.

The troop won a cash prize of Rs 1.11 lakh and a trophy for successfully breaking the handi.

As many as 31 public Ganesh mandals participated in the joint Dahi Handi celebration, which drew a large gathering at the historic Lal Mahal Chowk.

The event was organised without DJ music and featured traditional instruments, devotional performances and cultural programmes. Dhol-tasha, Halgi and Pakhawaj performances, along with lezim and traditional martial arts demonstrations, formed part of the celebrations.

The programme began with a perform...