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While Maharashtra has Mumbai and Nagpur as its capitals, Srinagar and Jammu are the respective summer and winter capitals of Jammu and Kashmir.

Ganesh Chaturthi is the most important festival of Maharashtra, celebrated with much enthusiasm and gusto by the Marathis. It falls in the month of August-September and is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha, the Elephant-God.

The financial capital of India, the name Bombay was changed to Mumbai in 1996. It derives its name from the term Mumba or Maha-Amba, the patron goddess.

The modern assumption is that seven islands existed: Colaba, Old Woman's Island, Bombay, Mazagaon, Parel, Worli and Mahim.

The Mumbai High Field, formerly called the Bombay High Field, is an offshore oilfield 176 km off the west coast of Mumbai, in Gulf of Cambay region of India, in about 75 m of water. The oil operations are run by India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC).

Vada pav is noted as the most popular street food in Mumbai. Other noted street foods in Mumbai include panipuri, bhelpuri, sevpuri, dahipuri, sandwiches, ragda-pattice, pav bhaji, Chinese bhel, idlis and dosas, all of which are vegetarian.

This place gives the best view of Arabian sea in whole of Mumbai.The vast length of straight stretch and the elevation of road, withoout any obstruction in the view,gives a wonderful view,especially on a mild sunny evening.

Hanging Gardens are the most popular gardens in Mumbai. The gardens are also known as Pherozeshah Mehta Gardens. These gardens are one of the most beautiful gardens in Mumbai. The park was laid out in 1881 by Ulhas Ghapokar over Bombay's main reservoir.

Bombay was a group of seven islands in the 17th century under the Portuguese. In 1661, the control of the Islands passed into the hands of the British after the British king Charles II married the Portuguese princess.

Juhu Beach is the longest beach in Mumbai and the most sought-after among locals and tourists alike. It’s known for an array of lip-smacking street food with a distinctive Mumbai taste, typically sweet and sour.