Mumbai residents gathered on Monday to perform the Holika Dahan rituals during the auspicious muhurat. The ceremony, which precedes Holi, symbolises the triumph of good over evil and commemorates the legend of Prahlada and Holika. PHOTOS/ATUL KAMBLE and ASHISH RAJE
02 March,2026 10:51 PM IST | Divya Nair
Mumbai’s Jivraj Bhanji Shah Market comes alive with Holi 2026 prep, crowds grabbing pichkaris, water guns, foam blasters and gulal amid festive excitement. PICS/ASHISH RAJE
02 March,2026 06:57 PM IST | Divya Nair
Worli’s BDD Chawl comes alive ahead of Holi 2026 as local artisans craft a towering 35-ft effigy symbolising terrorism. From bamboo frames to intricate detailing of horns, red eyes, and fangs, artisans from BDD Chawl 101 unite in this creative ritual ahead of the traditional Holi bonfire. Here are some shots captured by mid-day.com lensman ASHISH RAJE
01 March,2026 10:42 PM IST | Divya Nair
Vibrant Holi celebrations light up Mahim Koliwada as the Koli community gathers for Shimga festivities near Mahim Causeway on February 28, 2026. (Pics: Ashish Raje)
01 March,2026 02:42 PM IST | ronak mastakarADVERTISEMENT
