festivals

Most Maharashtrian and Hindu festivals are celebrated widely in Matheran:

• Krishna Janmashtami (Birth anniversary of Lord Krishna)
• Dussehra (a 10-day festival, where people worship Goddess Durga)
• Deepawali (festival of lights)
• Maha Shivratri (dedicated to Lord Shiva)
• Ganesh Chaturthi (Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva)