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I-Day, Navroz and Janmashtami bring cheer to festive weekend

1 2 Mumbai/ Thane: A cluster of festive occasions will brighten the landscape Aug 15-16 as Independence Day, Parsi new year Navroz as well as Janmashtami unfold together. Public buildings have been illuminated in orange and green LED lights to commemorate Independence Day. Gyan Shah of The Flag Corp says they have sold 18 lakh small flags since the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign began. Parsi New Year arrives a day earlier than usual. Ervad Pervez Karanjia, head priest of J D Amaria Sodawaterwala Parsi Agiary in Marine Lines, said, "Aug 14 was Pateti, the last day of 1394, and new year 1395 starts Aug 15. More people are expected to visit fire temples since it is a national holiday." Karanjia said there are 55 agiaries in Mumbai. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Gold Rates Today in Mumbai | Silver Rates Today in Mumbai Janmashtami falls Aug 15-16, said Pt Bharat Bhushan Mishra of Malad. "Aug 15 is the Smart sect celebration while Aug 16 is the Vaishnav festival. However, Rohini nakshatra (under which Lord Krishna was born) does not occur on either day this year," he said. Iskcon's Radha Gopinath Temple at Girgaum Chowpatty is bedecked with flowers and lights. "A special 'Krishna Smaranam' outfit for the Lord features Rajasthani patchwork, gold zardozi embroidery, Swarovski crystals and motifs like the flute, peacock feather, pot of butter, blue lotus, kadamb blossom, honeybee and Kaustubh jewel," said spokesperson Lucky Kulkarni. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo "Afternoon Chhappan Bhog and a midnight offering of 108 delicacies include Krishna's favourite items like bitter gourd, panchamrit, coconut laddoos, rabdi and Radha's beloved arbi (colocasia) preparations. Nearly 25,000 litres of charnamrit will be prepared for abhishek," he said. Dahi handi peaks in Thane as politicians organise grand events. Transport minister Pratap Sarnaik's Sanskriti Pratishthan has invited castellers from Barcelona to display their human pyramids. Sankalp Pratishthan led by former Shiv Sena MLC Ravindra Pathak has invited Hindi and Marathi actors, and offers Rs 21 lakh in cash prizes. Yuva Star Pratishthan at Raymonds compound in Pokhran will reward visually impaired and female govindas. Navyug Mitra Mandal by BJP former corporators Sneha and Ramesh Ambre has announced Rs 1.11 lakh. CM Devendra Fadnavis is likely to visit, said Ambre. The Tembhi Naka handi started by late Shiv Sena leader Anand Dighe will give lakhs in cash prizes, said MP Naresh Mhaske. Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde's Gokul Handi is at Kalwa Naka while Shiv Sena (UBT) former MP Rajan Vichare's handi is at Jambhli Naka. Sharda Sankalp at Castle Mill Naka backed by former BJP corporator Krushna Patil has announced Rs 11 lakh for ten tier pyramids. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !