How Mumbai’s different communities are bringing in festivities this year

Updated On: 19 September, 2023 10:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

Mumbai will come alive over the next few days as city dwellers welcome Lord Ganesha into their homes. Ahead of the celebrations, mid-day.com spoke to members of the Tamil, Maharashtrian and Goud Saraswat Brahmin communities, who tell us about their preparations and celebrations of their culture, as they devote the next 10 days to the elephant-heade

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At Saritha Iyer`s home, they celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi on September 18, according to the Tamil calendar. Their festivities are a blend of both Maharashtrian and Tamil cultures. Photo Courtesy: Saritha Iyer

Mumbai-based Saritha Iyer is one among many Tamilians, who make and celebrate the best of both worlds during this time of the year for Ganesh Chaturthi; this year is going to be no different for her. The marketing consultant’s family started their festival celebrations yesterday, as per the Tamilian calendar, but are going to enjoy every bit of it over the next few days.

“This time, I am committed to celebrating the festival in an eco-friendly manner by respecting our environment and traditions.” Iyer and her family have used eco-friendly materials like sprouts and pulses, that dissolve easily in the water, which is then used for their garden. “Instead of immersing the idol in public water bodies, we are going to do it at home to minimise any gatherings.” The 34-year-old, like many Mumbaikars is all set for Ganeshotsav, which begins today and will continue for the next 10 days.

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