{
  "id": 3707904,
  "title": "'You Need To Have More Days!': Mumbaikars Disappointed After Viral Afghan Church Light Show SOLD OUT",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/you-need-to-have-more-days-mumbaikars-disappointed-after-viral-afghan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T08:00:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/you-need-to-have-more-days-mumbaikars-disappointed-after-viral-afghan-church-light-show-sold-out"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai's Afghan Church, a striking Gothic landmark in Colaba, is set to undergo a unique transformation this week as part of the Mumbai Light Festival. From August 27 to 29, the church will serve as a canvas for ASCENSION, a projection-mapping experience by the Floating Canvas Company. The free event will run from 7 PM to 10 PM each evening, illuminating the church's distinctive architecture with shifting colors, celestial imagery, and moving patterns.\n\nDespite being free to attend, the three-day light show has already reached full capacity. Only pre-registered visitors are permitted entry, and on-the-spot registrations are not accepted. The Mumbai Light Festival's official Instagram page announced the capacity issue, stating, \"Note: We’re at full capacity for all three days and will be allowing pre-registered visitors only. No walk-ins or on-the-spot registrations are permitted. Also no parking at site!\"\n\nThe announcement has left many Mumbai residents disappointed, especially those who have become aware of the installation through online buzz. With limited dates and registration slots filled, several are now hoping the organizers may consider extending the experience.",
  "summary": "Mumbai has no shortage of iconic buildings, but the Afghan Church in Colaba is set to look quite unlike itself this week. From August 27 to 29, the Gothic landmark turns into a beautiful canvas for ASCENSION, a projection-mapping experience by Floating Canvas Company, as part of the Mumbai Light Festival. The free experience will run from 7 PM to 10 PM, bringing together shifting colours,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}