Mumbai Festival
Mumbai festival is an annual celebration, organized particularly to create a community inspired festive atmosphere in the city. Started in 2005, this festivals shows a unique display of public and private partnerships, where private firms, governmental agencies, related officials and NGO's work with each other. The great thing about this festival is that it is not the work of any one or group of individuals; rather anyone who wishes can be a part and contribute to the events held here. They just need to get in touch with Mumbai Festival Committee also referred to as MFC for approval.
For both residents and visitors on India travel to the city around this time; this is a wonderful opportunity for you to be a part of all the events held here. The festival of India offers a wonderful platform for different communities to showcase their cultures and traditions.
Highlights of Mumbai festival
This festival of Maharashtra will begin on 15 Jan and continue till 29 Jan 2011, where different types of events are held and celebrated. People across all age groups having varied types of interest can take part in these events. Events from different parts of the city from Colaba to Borivili and others will feature here.
Mumbai festival celebrations in 2010 featured Koli Mahotsav; this event highlights the varied integral aspects of the community. Traditional koli and performance by local artists is an important part of the event.
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Apart from seeing these events, visitors can enjoy a session of bird-watching in the afternoon. A boat trip later on will give you an opportunity to witness the migratory birds in action as they go about going making the city, their home for sometime.
How to reach Mumbai
Whether you are an Indian or a foreigner, going to the city to take part and enjoy the Mumbai festival 2011 is pretty easy. Being the commercial hub of India, Mumbai is well connected by air routes with all parts of the country and also with major international cities. Rail routes are also good, several tires for different India cities come here everyday. Those driving in a car can use the well connected routes from the neighboring cities.
| Festivals in February 2012 |
| Festival Name | Festivals Day/Date |
| Surajkund Crafts Mela | 1 - 15 Feb, Wednesday(starting) |
| Brij Festival | 2 - 4 Feb, Thursday-Saturday |
| Beneshwar Fair (Dungarpur, Rajasthan) | 3 - 7 Feb, Friday-Tuesday |
| Kala Ghoda Arts Festival | 4 - 12 Feb, Saturday-Sunday |
| Indian Derby Weekend 2010 | 5 Feb, Sunday |
| Guru Gorakhnath Jayanti | 5 Feb, Sunday |
| Thai Poosam | 7 Feb, Tuesday |
| Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti | 12 Feb, Sunday |
| Valentine Day | 14 Feb, Tuesday |
| Guru Ramdas Jayanti | 16 Feb, Thursday |
| Shekhawati Festival | 12-14 Feb, Sunday-Tuesday |
| Mumbai Festival | 17 - 19 Feb, Friday - Sunday |
| Taj Mahotsav | 17-26 Feb, Friday-Sunday |
| Goa Carnival | 18 - 21 Feb, Saturday-Monday |
| Konark Dance & Music Festival | 19-23 Feb, Sunday-Thursday |
| Shivaji Jayanti | 19 Feb, Sunday |
| Pariyanampetta Pooram | 20 Feb, Monday |
| Maha Shivratri | 20 Feb, Monday |
| Losar | 22 Feb, Wednesday |
| Ramakrishna Paramhansa Jayanti | 23 Feb, Thursday |
| Central Excise Day | 24 Feb, Friday |
| Khajuraho Dance Festival | 25 Feb - 2 Mar, Saturday-Friday |
| National Science Day | 28 Feb, Tuesday |
| Uthralikavu Pooram | 28 Feb, Tuesday |
| Grape Festival | 28 Feb - 4 Mar, Thursday-Monday |
| Athmela Mahotsab | February |
| Alwar Festival | February |
| Natyanjali Festival | February-March |
| The Delhi Flower Show | Last week February |
| Chandigarh Garden Festival | Last week February |
