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Charismatic and chaotic, India's commercial capital combines cheerful enterprise, poverty, fine cuisine and vibrant markets. With its glorious colonial structures, ornate temples, lively festivals and obsession with film stars, Mumbai is a cultural phenomenon that has to be sampled. more

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Elephanta Island, Mumbai. Courtesy of First PR  Elephanta Festival
Feb 2010 (annual)
Elephanta Island
The annual Elephanta Festival of Indian classical dance is held at the Elephanta caves near Mumbai. Visitors can admire the grandeur of the caves' sculptures before enjoying an evening of…

Maharashtra Ganesh Chaturthi, Mumbai. Courtesy of India Tourism Office  Ganesh Chaturthi Festival
Sep 2010 (annual)
Chowpatty and Dadar Beaches
The ten-day Ganesh Chaturthi Festival celebrates the birthday of elephant-headed god Ganesh. On the festival's final day, thousands of processions converge on Mumbai's beaches to immerse holy…

Navaratri procession; credit to H.V.Prasad  Navaratri: Nine Nights of Dancing
Sep 2010 (annual)
Mumbai
The Hindu festival of Navaratri is a celebration of the Mother Goddess Durga, marking her victory over the demon Mahisasura. Musical celebrations take over every club and most stadiums in…

Dussehra celebrations. Courtesy of India Tourism Office  Dussehra in Mumbai
17 Oct 2010 (annual)
Mumbai
Dussehra is one of the most significant Hindu festivals, celebrated with enthusiasm throughout India, including in Mumbai. It re-evokes the victory of the god Rama over the demon-king Ravana…

Saxophone. Photo by Bree Hogg, © Whatsonwhen  Jazz Utsav
Nov 2010 (annual)
Priyadarshini Park
Mumbai's Jazz Utsav features international artists and jazz bands from across India performing in Priyadarshini Park. The eclectic programme consistently offers jazz fans a compelling cross…

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