Late last year — in search of respite from the heat, dust and weekend crowd — this writer headed to Bharatvan garden at the end of Military Road in Marol. We sat in the amphitheatre among a group of sari-clad women with grocery bags in tow, young boys laughing in hushed tones, and a father-son duo enjoying the open air. As the amphitheatre is situated at a height within the garden, it felt like a quiet green haven away from the city. With the first edition of Marol Utsav underway, this Sunday, the space will extend a different offering — one that packs in merriment and music.

Residents participate in a cleanathon drive