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Triumph of good over evil: Glimpses of Holika Dahan rituals from Sion, Mahim

Mumbai residents gathered on Monday to perform the Holika Dahan rituals during the auspicious muhurat. The ceremony, which precedes Holi, symbolises the triumph of good over evil and commemorates the legend of Prahlada and Holika. PHOTOS/ATUL KAMBLE and ASHISH RAJE

Updated 12 days ago

Residents light the bonfire as part of Holika Dahan rituals in Pratiksha Nagar, Sion, Mumbai, on Monday. PIC/ATUL KAMBLE

IN PHOTOS: Splash mania! Crowds swarm Masjid Station market for pichkaris

Mumbai’s Jivraj Bhanji Shah Market comes alive with Holi 2026 prep, crowds grabbing pichkaris, water guns, foam blasters and gulal amid festive excitement. PICS/ASHISH RAJE

Updated 12 days ago

Residents light the bonfire as part of Holika Dahan rituals in Pratiksha Nagar, Sion, Mumbai, on Monday. PIC/ATUL KAMBLE

IN PHOTOS: Worli artisans craft massive 'devil of terrorism' effigy in BDD Chawl

Updated 13 days ago

Artisans from RS Mandal in BDD Chawl, Worli 101, put finishing touches to a towering 35-ft effigy of the `devil of terrorism` ahead of Holi 2026. PIC/ASHISH RAJE

In Photos: Mahim Koliwada celebrates Holi with traditional music and dance

Updated 13 days ago

Pic/Ashish Raje

IN PHOTOS: 5 must-visit mosques in Mumbai during Ramadan 2026

Updated 23 days ago

Ramadan special: 5 beautiful mosques to visit in Mumbai. (Pics/ Mid-Day Archives, X)

PICS | Chinese NYE 2026 sees community welcome curious Mumbaikars to Mazgaon

Updated 25 days ago

Mumbai`s Chinese community are celebrating their New Year on February 17 this year. Photos Courtesy: Nascimento Pinto

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IN PHOTOS: Devotees flock to Kashivishveshwar temple in Mumbai on Mahashivratri

Updated 27 days ago

Mahashivratri, one of the most prominent Hindu festivals, is celebrated with devotion, grandeur, and spiritual fervor across India. PIC/ ASHISH RAJE

IN PHOTOS: Huge crowds flock to Byculla Zoo amid festive season

Updated 2 months ago

The zoo in central Mumbai has been recently witnessing a surge in visitors. Pics/Ashish Raje

IN PICS: Huge crowds, traffic snarls near Gateway of India amid festive season

Updated 2 months ago

Visitors generally throng the tourist area in south Mumbai during the holiday season. Pics/Ashish Raje

IN PHOTOS: Festive cheer lights up Mumbai's Khotachiwadi during Christmas 2025

Updated 2 months ago

Christmas is the most eagerly awaited festival in Khotachiwadi, one of south Mumbai’s oldest neighbourhoods. Pics/Atul Kamble

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