Pankaj Tripathi and Reyhna Malhotra visited the Indian Bangla Club's Durga Pandal last night. After seeking Maa Durga's blessings, Pankaj Tripathi wished everyone a happy Navratri during our brief interaction at midday.com. Reyhna Malhotra reminisced about her childhood when she used to go as a "kanjak" and would receive lots of gifts. Watch the video to know more!
12 October,2024 06:30 PM IST
Organised by the Bengali community in Mumbai, Durga Puja pandals offer an extraordinary devotional experience for worshipping Maa Durga. A special bhog is offered to the goddess and distributed as prasad to all the devotees each year. More than 30,000 people take bhog in this pandal each year and cooking at such a large scale is not easy! The scale of cooking is huge and the responsibility is even bigger - but year by year - tirelessly in all devotion - the bhog is cooked and served with love and consumed by thousands in the spirit of Joi Maa Durga! In this episode of Culture Beat, Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor explores what goes into making the bhog at Powai Sarvajanin Durgotsav 2024. Take a look.
10 October,2024 08:00 PM IST
Durga Puja 2024 rituals have kicked off in the Durga Puja pandals across the city from today. One of the oldest Durga Puja in Mumbai - Bombay Durga Bari Samiti conducted special puja in the morning today. Here is the first look of the Durga Puja murti and the puja ceremony from the event. Watch the video for more.
09 October,2024 11:10 AM IST
Navratri is here, and actors Vikrant Massey and Raashii Khanna joined in the festive spirit while promoting their upcoming movie, The Sabarmati Report. The actors shared their experiences playing fearless journalists reporting on the events and discussed the film's significance. Vikrant Massey noted that this movie is important because it sheds light on a significant event that deserves attention. From discussing The Sabarmati Report to their experience meeting Falguni Pathak, this video has it all. Watch now!
04 October,2024 09:34 PM IST | Mumbai
Navratri 2024 brings scores of devotees to popular devi temples across the city of Mumbai and Mahalakshmi Temple in Breach Candy is one among them. The Mahalakshmi Temple stands as one of the most popular temples in the city of Mumbai and this is not without a reason. The temple has an interesting story behind it that narrates the legend of immense faith and devotion. In the episode of Culture Beat, Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor explores the history of the Mahalakshmi Temple, the easy-to-miss Shiva Temple behind it, and the darshan details. Take a look as we take you through the darshan at this famous temple in Mumbai.
04 October,2024 06:00 PM IST
Navratri 2024 has begun from 3rd October and the the festival has got the devotees soaking in the festive fervour. During the 9 days, devotees visit Durga Devi temples seeking her blessings. Mumbai is home to many famous Durga Devi temples and some of them stand out as powerful Durga devi temples with a rich legacy and stories of faith and miracles. From Mahalakshmi Temple in Breach Candy to Jivdani Temple in Virar, here are top 3 Durga devi temples in Mumbai that you must definitely visit. Each of these temples offers a unique and spiritually enriching experience, especially during the festival of Navratri when the worship of Goddess Durga reaches its peak. Take a look.
03 October,2024 06:00 PM IST
The festival of Navratri 2024 is here and the devotees are flocking to temples across the city seeking Goddess Durga’s blessings. Famous temples in Mumbai saw huge crowd as devotees lined up to catch a glimpse of the goddess. If you couldn’t visit the temple for darshan, worry not. Here are highlights from Mumbai’s famous Mahalakshmi temple of special Navratri puja, Aarti and Darshan of the three devis Mahalakshmi, Mahasaraswati and Mahakali.
03 October,2024 03:01 PM IST
Every year Navratri is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India. Navratri 2024 will be celebrated from 3rd October to 12th October. During Navratri, Devotees honor Maa Durga through fasting and participate in vibrant festivities like Garba and Dandiya which is particularly popular in cities like Gujarat, Ahmedabad, Delhi, and Mumbai. Dandiya, in particular, is a core part of this joyous occasion. And over the years Mumbai has become a vibrant home to this traditional folk dance from Gujarat. During Navratri, the city pulses with energy as Dandiya and Garba nights unfold in Mumbai. From every corner, you can feel the spirit of the festival, as people wear colorful costumes and dance to the infectious rhythms of traditional music. But wait! How did a Gujarati traditional dance form gain such popularity in Mumbai? What's the history and the journey of Dandiya in Mumbai? Let us know all of it in the video
03 October,2024 01:25 PM IST
On October 3, the first day of Navratri 2024, thousands of devotees gathered at various temples across India to celebrate the nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. At the Alopi Devi Temple, people offered prayers and sought blessings to mark the occasion. The festival honors the victory of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura, symbolizing good's triumph over evil. In Mumbai, devotees participated in the traditional aarti at the Shri Mumba Devi Temple, while similar rituals took place at Jandewalan Mata Temple and Shri Adhya Katyayani Shaktipith Mandir in Delhi. Many traveled to Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar, Badi Dev Kali Mata Temple in Ayodhya, and Maa Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati to pray for their wishes. The Sri Durga Parameshwari Temple in Bengaluru also saw large crowds. Across India, Navratri is celebrated with rituals, dances, and decorations, making it a significant cultural event.
03 October,2024 11:30 AM IST
As Navratri 2024 approaches, the excitement in the people is at peak. Preparations are in full swing for these nine nights filled with dance, devotion, and celebration. In Maharashtra, the festivities uniquely fuse tradition with the vibrant spirit of Mumbai. With the lively rhythms of Garba and Dandiya echoing through the streets and electrifying performances by renowned artists, this year’s celebrations promise to be just as memorable as ever. In case you want to witness the best Garba or Dandiya night events in Mumbai, then we have curated a list of the best places in Mumbai to experience the joy of Dandiya and Garba this Navratri. Watch the video for more.
02 October,2024 06:05 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
