If you are wondering what would
be the best time to make a trip
to Mumbai (Bombay), it can be any
time because Mumbai is still tourism
friendly 365 days a year. A visit
to Mumbai may be welcomed any time
of year.
But there are some periods when
the excitement of Mumbai receives
feverish arrivals especially during
the months of October and November
during Ganesh Chaturthi, a Hindu
festival, which is celebrated for
11 days. This festival in Mumbai
brings with it great joy and pleasure
when the processions are taken.
Another time, when you make a trip
to Mumbai feel the excitement seep
through you, during the Diwali Festival.
Diwali which is a moonless night
proves to be the brightest night
of the year, where all the houses
are lit with lamps and lights.
This is the best time to visit the
Marine Drive, which also offers
a magnificent view with a background
full of lights and crackers. Many
dance festivals are also held during
this period and it is indeed a wonderful
time to be in Mumbai. Dancing with
sticks and drums-the-Dandiya Raas
is a traditional dance that adds
to the promotion of tourism in Mumbai
to a large extent. People everywhere
flocked to take part in this ceremonial
dance that is usually held during
the Navratri festival. Traditionally
attired people of all ages dance
to glory.
Then there's the birth anniversary
of Lord Krishna (Janmashtami), which
is another opportunity that is eagerly
awaited in Mumbai. The festival
includes programs on culture by
artists of great renown. The various
pandals decorated with flowers and
lights are indeed sites to be focused.
Beyond that, Mumbai hosts the Mumbai
International Film Festival in February
once every two years. During this
festival, documentaries, short films,
animated films, etc. are played
at the Nehru Auditorium.
So if you're planning a trip to
Mumbai, make sure you're there to
celebrate all these occasions.
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