Have you seen GOLD in the AIR...? Somvati Utsav Festival of India
Day before yesterday, I was in Versova village Mumbai. It was about 11 PM, when my attention went to loud noise of band (local music band) coming from nearby. I was not surprise with sudden disruption of calm night in Versova. I have been many times there and it always amazes me in every visit. You wouldn't believe unless you see this place, I am talking about an unique culture of native people from there. And It is at the center of Mumbai. Versova Village always fascinates thinkers and artist.
In Mumbai after 11 PM any kind of public or private loud sound is not allowed. Even during IPL cricket matches, ground cometary stops after 11 PM. But here at this place, this rules doesn't seem to apply. I mean to say that they are part of Mumbai : they are MUMBAIKAR but apart from being Mumbaikar they are nothing like other people in Mumbai.
I think you got the gist. So When I heard loud noise, I was with my friend. My friend decided to go there to quench this curiosity. Yes, he is kind of arty wonderer type guy. I accompanied him. And when we reach, we saw golden color every where. Everywhere means every where - In the air, on the road, all over the body of people gathered there. It is yearly cultural ritual of native people of Versova. Gathering was heading in the direction of heart of village (probably towards beach). At the front there was band party (local musicians) playing instruments loudly, followed by women, girls, followed by men in group with a cart with deity of local God. All of them were dancing and throwing golden turmeric powder in the air just like colors in Holi festival.
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It was something spectacular energy and cultural celebration. So I searched on net to know more about this festival. I couldn't find anything directly referring to Versova's activity. But I did find almost same kind of festival named Somvati Utsav popular in Maharashtra. Vesova, Mumbai is also part of Maharashtra so I am assuming it's same festival of throwing turmeric powder in the air.
Somvati Utsav & New Moon
Somvati Utsav, also known as the Bhandara Festival. The Great Turmeric Festival Of Maharashtra takes place on Somvati Amavasya- a new moon day. And day before yesterday it was Super Blue Blood Moon 2018. I don't no is it same or different. May be you know more about it, Nevertheless here is some interesting facts and pictures I found which will interest you.
Bhandara festival
The Bhandara festival is celebrated with much fervor and enthusiasm amongst devotees of lord Khandoba, at the Khandoba temple in Jejuri, about 1.5 hours southeast of Pune in Maharashtra.
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The Bhandara festival is a unique festival of golden turmeric powder (Bhandare) dedicated to a local deity Khandoba who is often considered to be a family deity. A newly married couple must come to the Khandoba temple to celebrate their wedding. Among believers, Khandoba is also known as the god of fertility that’s why some couples visit the temple to make a wish for a baby.
You may have heard of India being known as the land of colors and festivities.
Let's see why...?
Research & Reference Sources: NDTV, ROVE
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Looks messy! But fun :)
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