Celebrate Dhamaal Navratri at Aamchi Mumbai City

Festivals and celebration has always remained an integral part of Mumbai. Mumbai being a polyglot of culture and religion, every festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm. While the people of Mumbai have just said good bye to its favourite Bappa Morya, it’s time for them to welcome Navratri.

Navratri in Mumbai is celebrated with the same spirit as it is in Gujarat. Garba and Dandiya nights are hosted for nine days where the nine nights depict nine forms of goddess Durga.

Top Destinations for Navratri in Mumbai

One of the hot spots for Dandiya and Garba in Mumbai is the Goregaon sports club. People spend thousands for the ticket to just dance Garba on the tunes of the Dandiya Queen Phalguni Pathak. So if you are visiting Mumbai during Navratri then hop into your dancing shoes and slip into the mood of Garba and Dandiya. However, if you are a big fan of Phalguni Pathak then even check out the other places where she performs live.

Essel World- Navratri Unlimited

If you want an extra dose of entertainment with family and friends, then Essel World also offers a great time to dance on Guajarati folk music and Bollywood DJ mix.

The nine days of celebration of Navratri marks the victory of two historic epics – Triumph of Lord Rama over demon Ravan and victory of goddess Durga over Mahishasura. The combination of the two battle victories is celebrated in the form of Raas Leela.

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Mumbai City by a Mumbaikar

Mumbai - India’s largest city

Mumbai, formally known as Bombay is the most populous city in India. Located on a deep natural harbor, Mumbai is the country’s foremost port and has long been a thriving Centre for industry and commerce. Since in the early 1990’s Mumbai’s economy has grown by leaps and bounds and an increasing level of international investments has strengthened Mumbai’s global connection. Mumbai is best known for its thriving film and TV industry.

Also known as the Island city

By 1800, Bombay was fast surpassing the cities of Goa and Cochin to become the leading port on India’s west coast. In early East India Company days, it has been isolated from the mainland, which was ruled by Marathi, but after their defeat by British in 1818, Bombay became a gateway to India.

Mumbai is located on islands and reclaimed land at the mouth of the Ulhas River. Mumbai has many places to attract interested visitors as well as tourists who want to tour around. Mumbai’s historical attraction to immigrants from across India means that many languages are spoken on its streets. The most common languages spoken being Hindi and Marathi, the Bambaiya Hindi ,a colloquial blend of Hindi, Marathi and English is used commonly to bridge language barriers.

 

Top attraction in Mumbai- 

Gateway of India

Gateway of India is perhaps the most iconic structures of Mumbai built by the British as a ceremonial entrance to the city. Gateway of India was built to commemorate the visit of King George 5 and Queen Mary. 

Bollywood has always played a major in displaying Mumbai’s historic places on screen. Domestic places that speak volumes about the city’s class differences are present in Kundan shah’s Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro(1983).

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About Mumbai City

Mumbai, also known as Bombay, is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million. Along with the neighbouring urban areas, including the cities of Navi Mumbai and Thane, it is one of the most populous urban regions in the world. Mumbai lies on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2009, Mumbai was named an Alpha world city. It is also the wealthiest city in India, and has the highest GDP of any city in South, West or Central Asia.

The seven islands that came to constitute Mumbai were home to communities of fishing colonies. For centuries, the islands were under the control of successive indigenous empires before being ceded to the Portuguese and subsequently to the British East India Company. During the mid-18th century, Mumbai was reshaped by the Hornby Vellard project, which undertook the project of reclaiming the area between the seven islands from the sea. Along with construction of major roads and railways, the reclamation project, completed in 1845, transformed Bombay into a major seaport on the Arabian Sea. Bombay in the 19th century was characterized by economic and educational development. During the early 20th century it became a strong base for the Indian independence movement. Upon India's independence in 1947 the city was incorporated into Bombay State. In 1960, following the Samyukta Maharashtra movement, a new state of Maharashtra was created with Bombay as the capital. The city was renamed Mumbai in 1996.

Mumbai is the commercial and entertainment capital of India. It is also one of the world's top ten centres of commerce in terms of global financial flow, generating 5% of India's GDP and accounting for 25% of industrial output, 70% of maritime trade in India (Mumbai Port Trust & JNPT), and 70% of capital transactions to India's economy. The city houses important financial institutions such as the Reserve Bank of India, the Bombay Stock Exchange, the National Stock Exchange of India, the SEBI and the corporate headquarters of numerous Indian companies and multinational corporations. It is also home to some of India's premier scientific and nuclear institutes like BARC, NPCL, IREL, TIFR, AERB, AECI, and the Department of Atomic Energy. The city also houses India's Hindi (Bollywood) and Marathi film and television industry. Mumbai's business opportunities, as well as its potential to offer a higher standard of living, attract migrants from all over India, making the city a melting pot of many communities and cultures.

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