A cultural tapestry of Indigenous practices, communities, and historical sites

History, Arts & Customs of Maharashtra

Local traditions

of Maharashtra

of Maharashtra

Local traditions

A unique blend of indigenous arts, local and migrant communities, maritime heritage, and colonial influences, are all reflected in the traditions of Maharashtra.

The state is home to one of the most artistic indigenous tribes, the Warlis, whose ancient art form features intricate geometric patterns and depictions of daily life. On the urban coast of Mumbai, travelers can visit historic docks and seafaring villages where they can witness the traditional fishing practices of Mumbai's fisherman communities. The city’s colourful street markets are a haven for bargain hunters and foodies alike.

A historical trail of the Sassoon Docks and the Koli fishing village in Mumbai, where travelers can explore the city’s maritime heritage
A visit to Warli tribal villages to learn about their iconic art
Exploring the bustling street markets of Mumbai
Tour of Shirdi Sai Baba temple, a revered pilgrimage site, and the Ajanta and Ellora Caves, the ancient engineering marvels of Maharashtra

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We entrusted the organization of our trip in Tamil Nadu and Kerala to the agency of Travel XS. They perfectly respected our wishes, the rhythm, the hotels we wanted. In addition, the choice of our driver, who assisted us from the first to the last day was perfect. Very good driver, because the traffic is very particular and intense, very nice, very helpful. Two very different regions, Tamil Nadu more focused on temples, Hinduism and its history, a very smiling, welcoming, and very spontaneous population. Kerala is very green, with its various crops of rice, pineapple, rubber... Catholic fervour, its backwaters, its beaches, but a more restrained population accustomed to tourists. A magnificent trip, and beautiful encounters.

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