The extravaganza of Maharashtra’s Festivals

Exhuberant, collective celebrations that bring people together in joyous unity

Festivities

of Maharashtra

Festivities

of Maharashtra

Maharashtra celebrates its festivals with unparalleled fervor and enthusiasm, turning every event into a grand spectacle. 

Events like Ganesh Chaturthi transform cities into bustling hubs of colorful processions, elaborate decorations, and energetic public celebrations. The grandeur of these festivals is marked by massive idols, and lively street performances, drawing thousands of participants and spectators. Mumbai is also a center for traditional and contemporary arts, hosting numerous festivals and exhibitions, while Maharashtra’s many heritage sites put on spectacular displays of local music and dance.

The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, when communities gather to honor Lord Ganesh, culminating in the ritual immersion of idols in water bodies
Attend the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival in Mumbai
Experience the Pandharpur Wari yatra or pilgrimage
Witness the Elephanta Festival that features a captivating array of performances set against the backdrop of the island's ancient rock-cut caves

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