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‘Growing up in Mumbai, Thingyan Festival felt extra special'

Mid-Day Premium ‘Growing up in Mumbai, Thingyan Festival felt extra special'

As the Burmese-origin and Indians formerly based in Myanmar celebrate Burmese New Year, after observing the Thingyan Festival since April 13, there are Mumbaikars who celebrate it too. mid-day.com spoke to Ankit Gupta, who shares his experience of celebrating the festival and his Burmese origins in Mumbai

17 April,2024 10:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Rama Navami 2024: Here's how people celebrate birth of Lord Rama

Rama Navami 2024: Here's how people celebrate birth of Lord Rama

Rama Navami 2024 celebrations have invoked unmatched fervour since Ram Mandir's opening in Ayodhya earlier this year. 

16 April,2024 10:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Eid-ul-Fitr 2024: Significance of one of Muslim's most important festivals

Eid-ul-Fitr 2024: Significance of one of Muslim's most important festivals

After a month long fasting during Ramadan, the Muslim community around the world prepares to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr 2024

09 April,2024 08:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Why women wear nauvari sarees on Maharashtrian festivals like Gudi Padwa

Why women wear nauvari sarees on Maharashtrian festivals like Gudi Padwa

Draping a nauvari saree encourages women to embrace their cultural heritage with a modern twist and yet stay rooted to their cultural identity as Maharashtrian women

09 April,2024 05:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
From Mango coconut to Jackfruit halwa, try these unique recipes this Gudi Padwa

Mid-Day Premium From Mango coconut to Jackfruit halwa, try these unique recipes this Gudi Padwa

If you love eating halwa, then Indian chefs say it is time to explore the unique sweet treat this Gudi Padwa. They say you can move beyond the suji halwa to make the dish a little more celebratory by not only using summer fruits like mangoes and jackfruit but also sweet potatoes and coconuts

09 April,2024 09:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
From Nani and Ma, with love

From Nani and Ma, with love

Maternal love passed down through food becomes more special during festivals. Here are two recipes from Fatema Agarkar’s Bohri lineage

07 April,2024 07:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Phorum Pandya
Chaitra Navratri starts 2024: Here's all you need to know about the festival

Chaitra Navratri starts 2024: Here's all you need to know about the festival

Chaitra Navratri is the Hindu New Year celebrated with fervour in India. Let's understand more about the festival before it Chaitra Navratri starts in 2024.

07 April,2024 12:13 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Celebrating Eid ul-Fitr 2024: A joyous feast of fun and flavours

Celebrating Eid ul-Fitr 2024: A joyous feast of fun and flavours

Eid ul-Fitr 2024 will be celebrated with great zeal and excitement, bringing communities together in joy and thankfulness.

07 April,2024 12:13 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Gudi Padwa 2024: Here's how Maharashtra celebrates their new year

Gudi Padwa 2024: Here's how Maharashtra celebrates their new year

Gudi Padwa is a traditional holiday celebrated with great excitement in Maharashtra. It's also known as Marathi New Year. Let's take a look at how it's celebrated ahead of Gudi Padwa 2024.

07 April,2024 12:01 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rangpanchami 2024: All you may need to know about the festival

Rangpanchami 2024: All you may need to know about the festival

Rangpanchami 2024, a festival, is celebrated with intensity and excitement, occurs five days after Holi

25 March,2024 07:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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