Girgaon

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Girgaon (or Girgaum) is an area in the city of South Mumbai (Maharashtra, India).

Culture in Girgaon, although diverse and varied, still binds all the people here together in some form of common identification. Girgaon culture – particularly food, drama, and clothing – is characterised by an unmistakable unity and continuity, despite its having passed through many changes. Though there are diverse languages, religions, traditions, festivals, and attire, the rich heritage of the culture survives; Girgaon people, even today, are highly influenced by the traditions and values of yesteryear despite the recent movement toward westernisation.

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Each area of Girgaon follows its own customs. Communities like the Marathi-speakers, Gujarati, Konkani, Jains, Marwaris, Christians, and Hindus follow their own customs and rituals. They celebrate different festivals, follow different customs for birth, marriage, death, and other important events. Therefore, while it is easy to sense that Girgaon is different from other societies, it is very difficult to define conclusively what is essentially Girgaon, or to see how such a diversity of peoples and cultures can be related to one another.

The areas in Girgaon are: