The Draft: Festivals

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Colaba's streets echo with drills ahead of Gokulashtami, writes Manu Shrivastava By the time the August sun begins to lean west, Colaba...Read More

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Xmas Vibes | India's Tallest Natural Christmas Tree

The Draft December 14, 2024

By Gajanan Khergamker Today, Douglas Saldanha gazes at the towering 70-feet-tall Christmas tree at his family home in Mumbai, with a sense o...Read More

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Ram Leela: Drama For The Devout

The Draft October 09, 2024

By Nandini Rao In the bustling city of Mumbai, where cultures from across India converge, the nine nights of Navratri unfold in a kaleidosco...Read More

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Of Eggs, Hot Cross Buns And 'Witches' Asking For Candy!

The Draft April 08, 2023

By A Draft Correspondent Come Sunday, Christian communities across the world will celebrate Easter with fervour and zeal. The way Easter is ...Read More

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You Can't Give Banganga A Miss On Ram Navami

The Draft March 30, 2023

By Nandini Rao On Ram Navami, it would be simply blasphemous to ignore the festival's connection with Banganga - Mumbai’s most famed ass...Read More

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The Feast After The Fast

The Draft March 27, 2023

If it’s Ramzan, it’s the feast that follows the fast which grabs the Mumbaikar’s fancy. And, what better way to feast other than in style an...Read More

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Bohada’s Mask Magic Transcends Generations

The Draft March 19, 2023

Bohada’s mask magic transcends generations as tribals of Mokhada revere Jagdamba Mata in nightly fiesta complete with mesmerising music, fir...Read More

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Tribals celebrate Bohada!

The Draft March 12, 2023

Click on the image to watch the full video The Mask Festival, as Bohada is popularly known across the world, is a fiesta that transcends gen...Read More

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Mahotsav Mania Mesmerises Mumbai

The Draft February 19, 2023

Manu Shrivastava | Mumbai The two-year-COVID-induced hiatus that had Mumbai reeling couldn't keep the city or its people down for long. ...Read More

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Mumbai's Tallest X’Mas Tree Stands Testimony To Prayer Power

The Draft December 24, 2022

By Gajanan Khergamker Today, Douglas Saldanha watches his by-now 69-feet-tall Christmas tree, at his family home at Adarsh Nagar in Prabhade...Read More