The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has announced the launch of ‘Durgotsav’, a unique cultural initiative inviting citizens to create replicas of the 12 forts of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, recently included in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites list.

The festival, celebrated during the Diwali period, encourages families to build decorated fort replicas in home courtyards, gardens, society premises, or balconies. The initiative aims to celebrate history, instill pride in Maharashtra’s heritage, and carry forward traditional cultural practices.

Participation and Registration

Citizens can participate by registering on the digital platform www.durgotsav.com between 12th and 25th October 2025. Participants are then required to upload a selfie with one of their 12 fort replicas. Ver

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