Mumbai

Maharashtra's major public festival celebrating the worship of Lord Ganesha, held across the state with Ganpati idol installations and community celebrations. The state is pursuing UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage recognition for this tradition.

An annual festival celebrated a day after Janmashtami marking the birth of Lord Krishna, combining religious devotion with community participation and sport. Participants form human pyramids to break a pot of yogurt, with competitions held across Maharashtra offering substantial prize money.