With spring in full bloom and the weather getting warmer, one can already feel the excitement as Holi draws near. While there will be multiple colour-soaked, musical celebrations popping up all across the city, the Mumbai chapter of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) is conducting a Holi special walk in Worli Koliwada to celebrate the festival of colours with the indigenous community of the city.

“With these walks, the idea is to introduce people to the lesser-known histories and stories of the city so that participants are aware about the people who shaped Mumbai and their contribution to the making of the city. The Koli community originally planted the seed of Bombay as we know today, yet, very few are aware of how the community celebrates Holi, which is why it is important to bring Koli traditions to the fore,” explains Katyayani Agarwal, the convener of INTACH.