The firecrackers and fireworks form a spectacular sight, especially at Nariman Point. People exchange sweets and gifts with each other. The entire Mumbai is lit with lights and oil lamps. Schools observe 22 days holidays all over Mumbai for this occasion, Employees gets a bonus ( double salary). People worship Goddess Laxmi and hold a prayer service in their homes and offices and buy new accessories/ things in the belief that it brings good luck for the entire year. Diwali Festivalĭiwali, the Festival of Lights, is another major festival celebrated in Mumbai.
Marine Drive, Gateway of India, several ships, Chowpatty, Juhu, Gymkhanas of Mumbai, and all road are decorated and full with people Honking and celebrating New year is a scene to watch. From streets to house parties to high-end hotels, clubs and pubs Mumbaikars are all in for it. People from different cities visit Mumbai to enjoy this festive season. The ever fast-paced city gets into the high spirit mode to welcome the new year with happiness and fun along with family and friends. New year in Mumbai is nothing less than a festival for Mumbaikars. Numerous extraordinary shows for music and dancing are orchestrated in clubs and open space of specific territory for festivity. Inns orchestrate uncommon projects with celebrities to check the new year. Yachts and ships are designed with lights. Christians and also people of other faiths gather to attend mass on the 24th December midnight. Whole Mumbai anticipates Christmas shopping and new year festivities. This is one festival where all of Mumbai gets into the joyous mood. Mumbai is also a home to many Christians, so Christmas is another celebration to celebrate in Mumbai like no other place in India. Many organizations spend the considerable amount of income for social services and to help the poor in their locality. The insurance covers the idol, ornaments, volunteers, workers, managing committee among other things. The Prestigious ‘GSB Seva Mandal’ in King Circle area of Matunga, Mumbai’s richest Ganesh mandal has been insured for a whopping Rs 265 crore last year. These pandals spend in million during the festival on decoration and security. At this hour the whole Mumbai Police department and Mumbai Fire Brigade keeps vigil for the well-being of the devotees. Many celebrities visit these Pandals within the 10 days period. Lal Baug Ka Raja, GSB Seva Mandal, Ganesh Gali, Lal Baug, Khetwadi ka Raja, Khetwadi and Andheri Ka Raja, Andheri are most visited Ganapati Pandals. The total visarjan parade ( Immersion procession) may take 12 hours and more. People, dancing and singing devotional songs, flock out in large processions to do the immersions. It concludes with the immersion of the Lord Ganesha statutes in the sea. Many people place the Lord Ganesha idol at their home for different durations as per their vows. The statutes presented in varied sizes are a sight to see. This festival sees the massive engagement of statue makers who make Clay statues of the Lord Ganesha. Nowhere else in India is Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated with as much magnificence as in Mumbai. This festival marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha, the Hindu God of Wisdom. The major festival of Mumbai, however, remains, the Ganesh Chaturthi. FESTIVALS CELEBRATED IN MUMBAI Ganesh Chathurthi Festival Be it Holi, Diwali, Eid, Guru Nanak Jayanti, or Ganesh Chaturthi, Mumbai is one land where people of all cultures and all religions celebrate all the festivals with utmost zeal and enthusiasm. The city celebrates festivals of all religions with as much fervor as the festivals innate to Maharashtrian culture. Even though Mumbai is typical of Marathi culture, Mumbai is a place where people of all religions blend into one. Mumbai sure is one of the most brilliant examples of places that depict communal harmony one gets to witness in India. India is a land of diversity, with communal diversity topping the charts. SCROLL DOWN TO KNOW MORE ABOUT FESTIVAL CELEBRATIONS THE FESTIVE MUMBAI