Ganesh Chaturthi:Ganesh or Vinayaka Chaturthi commonly known as "Ganesh Utsav" is dedicated to Lord Ganesh (son of Shiva and Parvathi), the elephant-headed god of all good beginnings,wisdom and success. The festival is celebrated as the birth day of Lord Ganesha and continues for over ten days in Mumbai.The festival falls in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada, starting on the shukla chaturthi.The date usually falls between 20 August and 15 September. The festival lasts for 10 days, ending on Anant Chaturdashi.
Click to know more...Gudi Padava:This festival marks the beginning of a New Year in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and some parts of Karnataka and popularly known as "Gudi Padwa" in Maharashtra and "Ugadi" in Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh. It has become a custom to hold Kavi Sammelans (Poetry recitals) on this day. Gudi Padva is considered one of the four most auspicious days in the year when people start new ventures.
Click to know more…Nariyal Purnima:Nariyal Poornima is an important festival for fishermen people living in coastal areas. It falls on the last day of the Shravan Month.Shravan Purnima signifies the end of Monsoon,mostly Kolis fisherman of Mumbai is one of the most enthusiastic communities during this festival,they decorate their boats with flags and flowers and paint it with bright new colors.The day is begun by offering thanksgiving prayers to the God of the Sea, Lord Varuna.The sea god who controls the moods of the sea is offered prayers and coconuts. Coconuts are thrown into the sea.Mumbaikars also celebrate this festival by breaking coconuts. People gather at public places to break coconuts in their hands.They celebrate, sing and dance together,thereby marking the beginning of a new fishing season.
Parsi New Year:Navroj is the first day of a Zoroastrian year. This day is celebrated by all Zoroastrians living in Mumbai. This new day is the beginning of a new year, a new awakening into an inner sphere of spiritual consciousness and a new vision of life. It is the time to realize the miracles that take place within the vast universe.All people of the community wake up early, bath and dress up in new clothes. They decorate their homes with colored powders, light incense sticks and sprinkle sandalwood powder on live coals, kept in a censor. All these signify a purity of mind and soul.
Click here to know more...Diwali:Diwali or Deepawali is one of the most popular festivals among the Hindus living in Mumbai. The festival honours Mother Lakshmi – the goddess of wealth. Diwali is a holy tradition, not to be put in the shade by the lights. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. Celebrated joyously by all, it is a festival of wealth and prosperity.
Click to know more…Id-ul-Fitr:Eid is one of the most important festivals of Muslims and is celebrated with great enthusiasm. Eid-ul-Fitr, popularly known as the "Festival of the Breaking of the Fast", occurs as soon as the new moon is sighted at the end of the month of fasting, namely Ramadan.
Click to know more…Christmas:Christmas celebration in Mumbai has some different charm. The houses are decorated with electrical bulbs. People go to church and then gather for a Christmas dinner.
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