{
  "id": 5534014,
  "title": "Mumbai This Weekend: From Krishna Bhajan Jamming & Dahi Handi Celebrations To Ganpati Making Workshops, Check Out These Events",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/mumbai-this-weekend-from-krishna-bhajan-jamming-dahi-handi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T09:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/mumbai-this-weekend-from-krishna-bhajan-jamming-dahi-handi-celebrations-to-ganpati-making-workshops-check-out-these-events"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai is preparing for a weekend filled with religious celebrations and cultural events. From Krishna-themed musical evenings to Dahi Handi festivities and Ganpati Aagmans, the city is buzzing with excitement. Here are some of the notable events taking place:\n\n1. Krishna Bhajan Evening: Join Gayatri Iyer in an evening of Krishna bhajans, music, and devotion at Bridavana. The event welcomes everyone to sing along and enjoy a peaceful musical experience.\n\n2. Krishna Through the Flute: Renowned flautist Varsh Jain will perform a special musical evening, blending Krishna bhajans with Indian classical music and jazz improvisation.\n\n3. Mere Krishn: Experience a theatrical journey through the life and teachings of Lord Krishna in this 21-scene production, featuring theatre, music, dance, and multimedia.\n\n4. Ganpati Making Workshop: Make your very own Bappa by participating in hands-on clay idol-making workshops. These workshops are ideal for families, children, and anyone wanting a personal touch to their Ganeshotsav celebration.\n\n5. Janmashtami: ISKCON Juhu will offer a special festival experience with over 1008 bhogas (cultural offerings) to Lord Krishna, including sushi, tacos, pizza, and more than 100 cuisines.\n\n6. Ganpati Aagman: Witness the first major Ganpati Aagman celebrations in the Lalbaug-Parel belt on September 6. The festivities will include vibrant processions, dhol-tasha performances, music, and large crowds as Mumbai begins the Ganeshotsav season.",
  "summary": "Mumbai is gearing up for a festive weekend filled with music, devotion, theatre and celebrations. With Janmashtami and Dahi Handi festivities taking over the city, Mumbaikars can also look forward to Krishna-themed musical evenings, a theatrical journey through the life of Lord Krishna and the first major Ganpati Aagmans of the season. Here’s your guide to what’s happening across Mumbai this…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}