The mandal is celebrating its 52nd year, marking over five decades of unwavering devotion, community participation, and cultural celebration. PIC/ ANUSHREE GAIKWAD
Beyond Navratri, the mandal also upholds a special post-festival tradition that reflects both devotion and community bonding. The saris offered to the goddess during the festival are auctioned on the first day of Diwali, a practice that has continued for many years
The auction is a lively and emotional event, often attended by devotees who believe that owning a sari offered to the goddess brings blessings and prosperity to their home
Dagdi Chawl’s Navratri is more than just a festival—it is a celebration of community, culture, and continuity
In a city that never sleeps, this corner of Byculla continues to light up every year with the same passion, dedication, and spiritual fervour that first inspired the founding members 52 years ago
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