Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Mumbai Weekend Offers Krishna Events, Dahi Handi And Ganpati Celebrations
Mumbai has many festive events planned for the weekend.
People can sing Krishna bhajans together at Bridavana’s evening gathering.
Another concert will use flute, sitar, tabla and other instruments to present Krishna songs.
A theatre show will tell important parts of Krishna’s life through acting, music, dance and multimedia.
On September 5, neighbourhoods across Mumbai will celebrate Dahi Handi with human pyramids and music.
People can also make clay Ganpati idols in workshops held at several locations.
On September 6, Ganpati mandals will welcome their idols with processions and dhol-tasha performances.
These activities help Mumbai begin its celebrations for Janmashtami and Ganeshotsav.
Mumbai’s weekend lineup includes Krishna bhajans, devotional music and a theatrical production about Krishna.
Dahi Handi celebrations featuring Govinda teams, human pyramids and music are scheduled across the city on September 5.
A Ganpati-making workshop will offer clay idol-making sessions in Andheri, Bandra, Girgaon and Lokhandwala from September 5 to 27.
Several prominent Ganpati mandals will hold Aagman celebrations on September 6, especially in the Lalbaug-Parel area.
Events will take place at venues including Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Udyan, The Pavilion by QUORUM and Nehru Centre Auditorium.
- Who
- Mumbaikars, devotees, families, children and visitors attending the listed cultural and religious events.
- What
- A weekend program of Krishna music and theatre, Dahi Handi celebrations, Ganpati-making workshops and Ganpati Aagman processions.
- When
- September 5–7 for the Krishna events and theatre; September 5 for Dahi Handi; September 5–27 for the workshops; and September 6 for Ganpati Aagman.
- Where
- Various Mumbai locations, including Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Udyan, The Pavilion by QUORUM, Nehru Centre Auditorium in Worli, and areas including Andheri, Bandra, Girgaon and Lokhandwala.
- Why
- To mark Janmashtami and Dahi Handi festivities, experience Krishna-themed culture and devotion, and prepare for the Ganeshotsav season.
- Krishna Bhajan Evening
- September 5 from 7 PM onwards at Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Udyan; led by Gayatri Iyer.
- Krishna Through The Flute
- September 6 at The Pavilion by QUORUM, featuring flautist Varsh Jain and a live ensemble.
- Mere Krishn
- A 21-scene theatrical production at Nehru Centre Auditorium, Worli, running September 5–7 at 1 PM and 6 PM.
- Ganpati Workshops
- Clay idol-making sessions from September 5–27 in Andheri, Bandra, Girgaon and Lokhandwala.
- Ganpati Aagman
- September 6 at various locations, particularly the Lalbaug-Parel belt.
- Dahi Handi
- September 5 across Mumbai, with Govinda teams, human pyramids, music and festive celebrations.