IN PHOTOS: Mumbai's Mantralaya lights up in tricolour hues to mark Maharashtra Day celebrations

Updated On: 01 May, 2026 10:08 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

The Mantralaya in Mumbai was illuminated with vibrant decorative lighting on the occasion of Maharashtra Day, May 1, 2026. (Pics/Ashish Raje)

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Adorned in tricolour hues, the state secretariat lit up the skyline, marking the anniversary of Maharashtra’s formation with a festive display. PICS/ ASHISH RAJE

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The electric illumination transformed the iconic building into a striking visual landmark for the celebrations

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Maharashtra Day is celebrated every year on May 1 to mark the formation of the state of Maharashtra in 1960

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The day commemorates the division of the erstwhile Bombay State into Maharashtra and Gujarat, following a long-standing demand for linguistic states

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The creation of Maharashtra was the result of the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement, a mass struggle led by activists and leaders who sought a separate state for Marathi-speaking people

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After years of protests and political efforts, the state was officially formed, with Mumbai as its capital.

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