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The annual Elephanta Festival of Indian classical dance is held at the Elephanta caves near Mumbai. Visitors can admire the grandeur of the caves' sculptures before enjoying an evening of dance performances and traditional food sold at stalls.
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The ten-day Ganesh Chaturthi Festival celebrates the birthday of elephant-headed god Ganesh. On the festival's final day, thousands of processions converge on Mumbai's beaches to immerse holy idols in the sea, accompanied by drum beats, devotional songs and dancing.
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The Hindu festival of Navaratri is a celebration of the Mother Goddess Durga, marking her victory over the demon Mahisasura. Musical celebrations take over every club and most stadiums in Mumbai with the <i>dandiya</i> (sticks) dance.
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Dussehra is one of the most significant Hindu festivals, celebrated with enthusiasm throughout India, including in Mumbai. It re-evokes the victory of the god Rama over the demon-king Ravana, who had been foolish enough to abduct his wife, Sita.
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Mumbai's Jazz Utsav features international artists and jazz bands from across India performing in Priyadarshini Park. The eclectic programme consistently offers jazz fans a compelling cross section of the genre.
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Banganga Festival, a two-day celebration paying tribute to Mumbai's heritage through rhythm and music, takes place at Banganga Tank. The site comprises temples dating to the 6th century BC, making a dramatic backdrop for performances by renowned Indian classical musicians.
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A wide range of high-profile works and new editions are on sale at the Bandra Kurla Complex during the Mumbai International Book Fair. The event also offers rare, antiquarian and secondhand books, maps and prints, magazines and computer software.
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Holy Shiva temple Babulnath Mandir sits majestically more than 300m above the Arabian Sea in Chowpatty. Its devotees climb up to the ornate, jasmine-filled temple in search of a divine vision, and to offer blessings. Usually tranquil, Mondays are busiest.
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A top-quality multiple performance space, the National Centre for Performance Arts at Nariman Point is one of India's largest cultural venues. Its packed programme includes dance, classical music, art exhibitions, and traditional Indian music as well as several annual festivals.
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The whitewashed Haji Ali Mosque, containing saint Haji Ali's tomb, sits off the Mumbai coast at the end of a long, unprotected causeway protruding into the Arabian Sea. Thousands make the pilgrimage to the mosque each week, at low tide.
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