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| The
Banganga Festival |
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| Don't feel missed out if you had not taken part in
the Ellora Aurangabad Festival because MTDC has lined up exciting events
beginning from the New Year. |
| Background: There's a
fascinating legend about the Banganga. It is said that Lord Rama, on his way to
Lanka, stopped on the hillock of Malabar Hill. His followers were worshippers
of Shiva and fashioned a 'Shivalinga' out of sand and called it the 'Walluka
Ishawar' (Later called Walkeshwar). Since the area was surrounded by the sea,
they could not find any fresh water to quench their thirst or to perform their
daily puja. So, the Lord shot a 'Bana' (arrow) and the holy Ganga sent forth
its waters! The highlight of the evening will be when the sun sets in the
western skies, and myriad temple bells chime the 'aartis', the festival evokes
memories of a bygone era. Of artisans who toiled, hour after hour, to chisel
and shape and carve poetry out of rock and wood.
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| Organized by: First held
in 1992, the Banganga Festival is jointly organized by the Indian Heritage
Society Mumbai and MTDC. |
| Objective: The Banganga
Festival is a two day musical extravaganza. Mumbai the city of dreams will
witness its own heritage tribute through this festival. A tribute to its
heritage through rhythm and music, the Banganga is a unique festival that will
promote landmark sites, comprising of several temples, dating back to the 6th
century BC. The festival also intends to increase awareness and conserve the
Banganga tank and its environs.
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| For further information contact:
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MTDC,-Tours Division, Tel: 22026713;
MTDC-Dadar, Tel: 24143200;
MTDC-Govt. of India Tourist Office - Churchgate, Tel: 22093229;
MTDC-Gateway of India, Tel: 22841877;
MTDC-Rhythm House, Tel: 22842835, MTDC- Archies Gallery, Tel: 38635505
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