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The main attraction of this festival is short films, documentary films and animation films. Film producers and directors from all over India throng to Mumbai for this one of the most prestigious festivals. Once in every two-year, Mumbai International Film Festival is organized by 'Films Division', Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt.
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From the name of Banganga tank, a holy tank situated in the complex of Walkeshwar temple in Malabar hills, this festival was been named. The main aim of this festival is to show and save the cultural heritage of the country. This two days musical festival is organised at Malabar Hills, Mumbai. Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) and Indian Heritage Society Mumbai jointly conduct Banganga Musical Festival every year in January. Elephanta Island is located about ten kilometres from Mumbai city. Elephanta festival is considered as one of the most prominent festivals of Mumbai. This well-known festival is organised on the Elephanta Island, adjacent to the Elephanta Cave which is listed under the ‘World Heritage Site’. Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) organise Elephanta Festival every year to promote tourism and culture of Mumbai city. On these days, Marine Drive shines so bright in the light of firecrackers. On the moonless night of November month, the whole city dazzle in the colourful lights and lamps. This colourful and dazzling light festival has its unique feeling of the celebration than any other cities in India.
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Nowadays, the traditional instruments are taken over by remix songs and DJ.ĭiwali is the festival celebrated with great joy by the whole country. People of all ages take part in the performance with great fervour. On the tunes of the thundering drums, Dandiya Raas is performed with sticks. Traditional Navratri is performed with clap by taking steps on various tunes. Lord Ganesh is the patron saint of Maharashtra and there are more than 6000 idols are commissioned in Mumbai only during Ganesh Chaturthi.Īfter Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri is also celebrated with great enthusiasm in Mumbai. Mumbaikars celebrate this festival with great zeal and enthusiasm which comes in the months of August and September. That’s why in every occasion and in the new start, he is worshipped. It is believed that Lord Ganesha is powerful to eliminate all obstacles. Ganesh Chaturthi is the festival of Lord Ganesha and is celebrated as the birth anniversary. Elephanta Festival, Kala Ghoda Festival, Mumbai International Film Festival and Banganga Festival are the prominent festivals of Mumbai. Other Gujarati festivals are Holi, Dhuleti, Raksha Bandhan, Dusshehra and Navratri. However, the whole nation celebrates it with great fervour and vigour. The next day is called as Gujarati New Year. Diwali is celebrated as the last day of the year by Gujarati community.
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After that, they immersed the idol in the ocean after a colourful parade. Maharashtrians place an idol of the Lord Ganesha in the house for 1½, 3, 5, 7 or 11 days. Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most prominent festivals. Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali, Christmas, Holi, Maha Shivratri, Navratri, Dussehra, Good Friday, Eid, Moharram, Durga Puja, etc. Though Mumbai is a cosmopolitan city, people welcome all festivals with great vigour. All communities and religions celebrate their festival with great enthusiasm. Mumbai celebrates Indian festivals and western celebrations. To welcome the season or New Year, there are some festivals also. To give the honour to religious occasions, people celebrate festivals. Festivals aware present generation with our rich culture and tradition. Festivals depict the human relationships and beliefs. Traditional values and culture are attached to the festivals which make them more enjoyable.