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IN PHOTOS: Grand procession marks eve of Vardhapan Divas at Mumbadevi Temple in Mumbai

Updated On: 08 February, 2025 05:35 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

A grand procession was held in Mumbai on the eve of Vardhapan Divas at the iconic Mumbadevi Temple in south Mumbai. Pics/Atul Kamble

The temple is dedicated to the city's patron deity, Mumbadevi. Pics/Atul Kamble

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The temple is dedicated to the city's patron deity, Mumbadevi. Pics/Atul Kamble
The procession, which began on Saturday evening, saw huge crowds of devotees coming together to celebrate the occasion with great enthusiasm and devotion

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The procession, which began on Saturday evening, saw huge crowds of devotees coming together to celebrate the occasion with great enthusiasm and devotion

The streets leading to the temple were decorated with flowers, and traditional banners, creating a festive atmosphere

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The streets leading to the temple were decorated with flowers, and traditional banners, creating a festive atmosphere

Devotees, both local and from nearby areas, participated in the procession, offering prayers and singing devotional hymns as they made their way towards the temple

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Devotees, both local and from nearby areas, participated in the procession, offering prayers and singing devotional hymns as they made their way towards the temple

The procession was accompanied by traditional music, including dhols and nagaras, adding to the vibrancy of the celebration

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The procession was accompanied by traditional music, including dhols and nagaras, adding to the vibrancy of the celebration

The Vardhapan Divas is considered a significant occasion for the Mumbadevi Temple and its devotees

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The Vardhapan Divas is considered a significant occasion for the Mumbadevi Temple and its devotees

As the procession made its way through the city streets, there was a sense of unity and devotion among the people, reinforcing the temple's important place in Mumbai’s history and spiritual landscape

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As the procession made its way through the city streets, there was a sense of unity and devotion among the people, reinforcing the temple's important place in Mumbai’s history and spiritual landscape

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