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In Photos: Mahim Koliwada celebrates Holi with traditional music and dance

Updated On: 01 March, 2026 02:42 PM IST | ronak mastakar

Vibrant Holi celebrations light up Mahim Koliwada as the Koli community gathers for Shimga festivities near Mahim Causeway on February 28, 2026. (Pics: Ashish Raje)

Pic/Ashish Raje

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Pic/Ashish Raje
A beautifully decorated Holika Dahan bonfire burns bright between chawls and open spaces during traditional Shimga celebrations in Mahim Koliwada.

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A beautifully decorated Holika Dahan bonfire burns bright between chawls and open spaces during traditional Shimga celebrations in Mahim Koliwada.

Residents of Mahim Koliwada come together with music and dance, keeping age-old Koli traditions alive during Holi festivities.

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Residents of Mahim Koliwada come together with music and dance, keeping age-old Koli traditions alive during Holi festivities.

The spirit of Shimga fills the air as locals celebrate Holi with cultural rituals and vibrant community participation in Mahim Koliwada.

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The spirit of Shimga fills the air as locals celebrate Holi with cultural rituals and vibrant community participation in Mahim Koliwada.

Flames of Holika Dahan illuminate Mahim Koliwada as devotees mark the festival with devotion and tradition on February 28.

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Flames of Holika Dahan illuminate Mahim Koliwada as devotees mark the festival with devotion and tradition on February 28.

Traditional rhythms and festive energy define Holi celebrations in Mahim Koliwada, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Koli community.

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Traditional rhythms and festive energy define Holi celebrations in Mahim Koliwada, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Koli community.

A night of colour, culture, and community bonding as Mahim Koliwada celebrates Shimga with dance, music, and ritual bonfire.

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A night of colour, culture, and community bonding as Mahim Koliwada celebrates Shimga with dance, music, and ritual bonfire.

According to Hindu calendar calculations published by DrikPanchang, Holi 2026 will be observed over two days — Holika Dahan on March 2 and Rangwali Holi on March 3 in Mumbai

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According to Hindu calendar calculations published by DrikPanchang, Holi 2026 will be observed over two days — Holika Dahan on March 2 and Rangwali Holi on March 3 in Mumbai

The festival falls on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Phalguna and is among the most widely celebrated festivals in India

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The festival falls on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Phalguna and is among the most widely celebrated festivals in India

Holi marks the arrival of spring and symbolises the triumph of good over evil, with deep roots in Hindu mythology and seasonal transition

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Holi marks the arrival of spring and symbolises the triumph of good over evil, with deep roots in Hindu mythology and seasonal transition

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