Some stalls may have been missing occupants but that didn't deter other stall owners from making up and enjoying the festival in its full festive fervour. Till now, it has not only seen youngsters but also children and the elderly come with their family
08 January,2025 11:59 AM IST | Nascimento Pinto
As the world celebrated Christmas this week, mid-day.com explores stained glass in Mumbai’s churches and how they depict the Nativity of Jesus. City architects, conservationists and enthusiasts dive into the depiction, connection between stained glass and churches, and need for conservation
06 December,2024 02:54 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
Ganeshotsav 2024 has commenced with much fanfare in Mumbai. As people visit Ganpati pandals in the city, Lalbaugcha Raja is a name that probably finds a mention in every devotee’s list. It is one of the most famous and revered Ganpati idols of Mumbai. Here are some little-known facts about Lalbaugcha Raja.
09 September,2024 05:53 PM IST | Raaina Jain
As Mumbai's Catholic community celebrated Nativity of Mother Mary, Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, or Mount Mary Church, as it is more popularly called has been decorated with flowers and garlands as people came to visit Bandra Fair
09 September,2024 04:58 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
Paris Paralympics 2024 closed on Sunday with a giant music-fuelled party as chief organiser Tony Estanguet said the Games (Olympics and Paralympics) had created a "historic summer". Here are some highlights from the closing ceremony. (Pics: AFP)
09 September,2024 03:00 PM IST | Raaina Jain
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: It was visarjan time for many Ganpati murtis across the city! Shilpa Shetty celebrated the occasion as she danced with her family while giving the Lord and joyus goodbye with the promise of an early return next year. Similarly, Salman Khan and his family also bid adieu to their Bappa at home
09 September,2024 08:39 AM IST | Athulya Nambiar
Every year, the Bandra Fair is celebrated over eight days from the first Sunday after September 8. With the the first Sunday coinciding with the date that commemorates the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, popularly called the birthday of Mother Mary, it will start from September 8 and continue till September 15 this year. Interestingly, the history of Bandra Fair celebrated around Mount Mary's Church goes back a few hundred years ago and has evolved to attract many devotees not only from places around Mumbai but also India, and more particularly by people of all religions. Here's all you need to know about it
08 September,2024 09:53 AM IST | Nascimento Pinto
With Ganesh Chaturthi here, more people are mindful about their healthy choices and with that comes the need for healthy sweets. Soaking in the festivities, mid-day.com spoke to to Suman Agarwal, nutritionist and founder of SelfcarebySuman, and nutritionist Anupama Menon, who share easy tips to turn your sweets into healthy treats
07 September,2024 09:30 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
Ganeshotsav 2024
As Ganeshotsav 2024 kicks off in different parts of the country, food, décor, fashion and culture are all in the limelight. From innovative modak recipes to cultural transformation of the festival, here are 7 special stories that talk about different aspects of this 10-day long celebration.
07 September,2024 06:11 PM IST | Raaina Jain
Just like its western neighbour, Goa celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi in a very big way that not only involves devotion but also festivities that include gorging on dishes such as nevris and shankarpali beyond modaks
07 September,2024 01:30 PM IST | Nascimento PintoADVERTISEMENT
