An innumerable list of traditional, religious
and state festivals are organized and celebrated in Mumbai. Many of these
festivals such as Makar Sankranti, Holi, Mahavir Jayanthi, Muharram, Nag
Panchami, Nariyal Poornima, Gokulashtami, Mahashivaratri etc. are celebrated
nation wide. Most of these festivals are associated with religion but
a few of the celebrations are plainly secular. The fairsand festivals
particularly associated with Mumbaities are Kala Khoda Fair and Festival,
Banganga Festival, Elephanta Festival, Ganesh Chathurthi, Bandra Fair,
Nariyal Poornima, Parsi New Year etc..
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