MUMBAI — On the auspicious occasion of Navratri, the Estee Social and Welfare Association hosted a grand Navratri festival at Saibaba Nagar in Borivali (West). The celebrations are being held under the leadership of Bhushan Patil, Senior Vice President of the Mumbai Congress and head of the association.
The pandal features a divine idol of Goddess Amba Mata, which has become the centerpiece of attraction for thousands of devotees visiting each day. The intricate decorations and radiant illuminations have enveloped the entire vicinity in a vibrant festive spirit throughout the nine-day celebration.
During a special ceremony organized at the venue, senior journalist and author Amit Mishra was felicitated for his notable contributions to journalism and the social sector. Bhushan Patil presented Mishra with a traditional shawl and a commemorative memento in honor of his work.
Expressing his gratitude during a media briefing following the felicitation, Mishra lauded the organizers and emphasized the unifying role of such events, stating that cultural and religious gatherings play a crucial role in bringing communities together.
Several prominent community members and association representatives attended the felicitation, including Estee Social and Welfare Association President Bhushan Patil, Manoj Nair, Ravindra Patil, Brijbhushan Khandal, Neeraj Bhatia, Varun Patil, Ramesh Dhavde, Ashish Bogeshra, Ashish Jadhav, Parth Vadhan, Dinesh Jani, Vinay Nagarale, Mihir Singh, Ritesh Poojari, and Manoj Sonawane.