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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
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
Easter 2024: Significance, celebrations and rituals on the day

Easter 2024: Significance, celebrations and rituals on the day

As Easter 2024 approaches, Christians around the world prepare to celebrate the key event of their faith--Jesus Christ's resurrection

25 March,2024 07:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rangapanchami 2024: Exploring the colourful festival that follows Holi

Rangapanchami 2024: Exploring the colourful festival that follows Holi

Rangapanchami 2024: It is a widely celebrated event in Maharashtra, especially in rural areas and small towns. It is the pinnacle of the Holi celebrations.

25 March,2024 07:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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