Mumbai residents gathered on Monday to perform the Holika Dahan rituals during the auspicious muhurat. The ceremony, which precedes Holi, symbolises the triumph of good over evil and commemorates the legend of Prahlada and Holika. PHOTOS/ATUL KAMBLE and ASHISH RAJE

Mumbai’s Jivraj Bhanji Shah Market comes alive with Holi 2026 prep, crowds grabbing pichkaris, water guns, foam blasters and gulal amid festive excitement. PICS/ASHISH RAJE