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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai’s heritage and govt buildings lit up in tricolour ahead of Independence Day 2026

Updated On: 13 August, 2026 09:12 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Several heritage landmarks and government buildings in Mumbai were illuminated in the colours of the national flag ahead of Independence Day on August 15, adding to the city’s festive atmosphere. Pics/Ashish Raje

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The buildings are lit in saffron, white and green as part of the celebrations leading up to the country’s Independence Day. Pics/Ashish Raje
The buildings are lit in saffron, white and green as part of the celebrations leading up to the country’s Independence Day. Pics/Ashish Raje
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The initiative forms a part of the city’s preparations for Independence Day

The initiative forms a part of the city’s preparations for Independence Day

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Prominent heritage and government structures were on Thursday seen displaying the tricolour after sunset

Prominent heritage and government structures were on Thursday seen displaying the tricolour after sunset

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The illumination brought Mumbai’s historic architecture into focus

The illumination brought Mumbai’s historic architecture into focus

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With Independence Day approaching, Mumbai has been witnessing preparations for celebrations at various locations across the city

With Independence Day approaching, Mumbai has been witnessing preparations for celebrations at various locations across the city

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The tricolour lighting of heritage structures added a visual tribute to the occasion while highlighting Mumbai’s architectural and cultural landmarks

The tricolour lighting of heritage structures added a visual tribute to the occasion while highlighting Mumbai’s architectural and cultural landmarks

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Mumbai, every year, witnesses a range of official and community events on August 15, with the national flag and patriotic decorations forming a key part of the celebrations of the day

Mumbai, every year, witnesses a range of official and community events on August 15, with the national flag and patriotic decorations forming a key part of the celebrations of the day

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