It all began more than 25 years ago, when the Indian He­ritage Society-Mumbai (IHS) decided to use music and dance as a vehicle to spread awareness among Mu­mbaikars about the city's rich history. The society organised the Banganga Festival in 1992 as an ode to a city landmark attributed to the Shilahara dynasty. And over the years, it has celebrated several heritage sites by organising shows outside the Fort campus of the University of Mumbai, and at Ballard Estate.

Pt Vishwa Mohan Bhatt