It was an eventful nine days before Dussehra for Indians across the world. In Mumbai, Falguni Pathak brought the spirit alive not only with her musical hits but also with the fashion across the days

As the Dussehra showdown between the two Shiv Sena factions unfolds today, preparations at both venues, Shivaji Park and the Nesco Dome, highlight not just political differences but starkly contrasting ground realities. Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) is sticking to tradition by holding its annual rally at the iconic Shivaji Park in Dadar. However, this year’s preparations are mired, quite literally, in mud. (PICS/ ASHISH RAJE)