Happy New Year

 Fireworks in the neighbourhood to bring in the new year!

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All bull

Decorated bulls, in Bandra, being taken for some celebration.

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Happy Dusserah

 The Durga temple in Bandra all decked up for Dusserah celebrations

The priest lighting the lamp at the idol of Goddess Durga

Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is a major Hindu festival celebrated in India and some other South Asian countries. It usually falls in September or October, marking the end of the nine-day festival of Navaratri. During Navaratri, people engage in various forms of worship, dance, music, and cultural celebrations. The festival has different regional variations and traditions, but the core theme is the celebration of the divine feminine energy, often personified as Goddess Durga or her various forms. Each night of Navaratri is dedicated to the worship of a specific form of the Goddess.

The word "Dussehra" is derived from two Sanskrit words: "Dasha" (meaning ten) and "Hara" (meaning defeat). Therefore, Dussehra symbolizes the triumph of good over evil.

It is also associated with the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, as described in the Hindu epic, the Ramayana.

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Ganesh Chaturthi

Yesterday was the 1st day of Ganesh Chaturthi, a Hindu festival that can last upto 10 days. People can have a community idol for celebration like the one above or get a small one to celebrate at home. You may celebrate it for a day or 3/5/710 days depending on your convenience/affordability/ability 😊

The festival is observed with great enthusiasm in many parts of India, especially in the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.

The festival typically lasts for 10 days, with the grand culmination on Anant Chaturdashi. On this day, the Ganesha idols are taken in processions to be immersed in rivers, lakes, or the sea. This ritual is known as "Ganesh Visarjan." It symbolizes the temporary nature of life and Ganesha's return to his celestial abode.

Many communities come together to organize public celebrations, erecting large pandals with massive Ganesha idols. These communal celebrations foster a sense of unity and devotion.

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Mehndi

Mehndi, also known as Henna tattoo, is an art of decoration of the body, very popular in the Indian subcontinent, Middle East and parts of Africa. It's a sign of celebration or an auspicious occasion. 

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Sign of celebration

Lights being put up - a sure sign of celebration!

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Happy Republic Day

 

Government buildings in Bandra lit up in celebration of India's 73rd Republic Day.

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Happy Diwali

The festival of lights has begun. Outside almost every house you will find Rangoli adorned with lamps and lanterns strung outside windows.

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When the pot breaks

Broken pots indicate successes of the Govindas who form the human pyramid to break the pot hung up high in the air.

Govinda

Drenched in the sweet nectar of success, the human pyramid breaks up. This is an annual event to celebrate the birthday of Lord Krishna. Captured this sweet moment in Dadar, Mumbai.

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Job well done!

The 'Govinda' atop the human pyramid breaks the pot to great applause for a job well done!
The sky in the background is dull, leaving all the action in the frame for the 'Govindas'.

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Holi hai!

! HAPPY HOLI !

(INDIA WELCOMES SPRING WITH THIS COLOURFUL FESTIVAL)

This is how the Koli (Fisherfolk) community of Mumbai celebrate Holi.