KALA GHODA ARTS FESTIVAL BOMBAY | MUMBAI 2025

Photo Travelogue :


With the mega blocks announced recently around the republic day weekend, I had limited time to make a quick trip to the very gorgeous and happening Kala Ghoda Arts Festival that is held in the prime fort region of south Bombay which is a good 1+ hour distance by train. I grabbed my phone - the one I use to click pics and set off. I had to be back before the mega-block started, which would be towards late evening. So, in scorching heat ( yea, its January - but its quite hot here ) I hopped on the train. I grabbed some sandwiches and munched on them. The journey was pretty good till there was only 1 station left to my destination. But the train I was on came to a screeching halt. Another train was on the same track coming from opposite end. We had to sit a good 45 minutes inside the train before the chaos ended and I finally reached VT ( CST ). It was after a long time I was in this part of the city and had almost forgotten. I decided to take a shared taxi which was going just there. My luck. Within couple of minutes I was in the Navy Nagar end of the Kala Ghoda lane where the festival was going on. On reaching, I was informed that I had to register my entry via mobile. The entry is free, but registration via mobile was mandatory. Now, now...after my two phones being stolen twice, I never carry my main phones anywhere. The one that I carry has no SIM and I use it only for photography. I was in a fix. Damn, how do I get in now. The lady who was checking those QR codes in people's mobiles, did let me in eventually. So, yay! I went in without the registration. Here's a look at the festival through my eyes. Enjoy ;-)
getting out at CST formerly Victoria Terminus...


the venue at the navy nagar end...


welcome to kala ghoda arts festival...


I was immediately greeted with lots of interesting art installations...some in the air...


plenty on the ground...


iconic mumbai local and best buses - the entire journey uptil now on display...


horses...




and, more horses, creativity at its peak...


unique and creative designs...


so much to see, the placed is a delight for arts and creativity buffs!


needless to say, I enjoyed going from one end to the other absorbing it all...


lots of stalls at the venue - food, clothes, merchandise, trinkets et all...in the backdrop of those heritage heights!


being a sunday, and also republic day holiday, the place was crowded and how!


the iconic kala ghoda ( black horse ) statue, after which the event is named...


2nd entry / exit point near Jehangir Art Gallery...






Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is Asia's largest multidisciplinary street arts festival held from January 25, 2025 to February 2, 2025 in Kala Ghoda, Mumbai, India transforming the heart of Mumbai into a vibrant hub of arts, crafts, and creativity spanning across - Children, Cinema, Dance, Food, Heritage Walks, Lifestyle, Literature, Music, Stalls, Stand Up Comedy, Street Theatre, Urban Design & Architecture, Visual Art, Workshops. Linking to Skywatch & MyWorldThruMyCameraLens
Address : Fort Bombay.
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