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'''Khar Danda''' is a major village on the [[Salsette Island]] of [[Mumbai]], [[India]]. Located on the north western coast of [[Bandra]] district. It is a fishing village inhabited by the [[Koli people|Koli]] & [[East Indians|East Indian Catholics]] who are also the original inhabitants of the city and suburb of [[Mumbai]]. This village is famously known for its quaint fishing business, modern piers, colorful fishing vessels and traditional homemade soft liquor extracted from fermented fruits known as '''Sara''', in ancient hindi known as [[Sura_(alcoholic_drink)]]. It has known to be the safest and peaceful place in Mumbai for livelihood.
'''Khar Danda''' is a major village on the [[Salsette Island]] of [[Mumbai]], [[India]]. Located on the north western coast of [[Bandra]] district. It is a fishing village inhabited by the [[Koli people|Koli]] & [[East Indians|East Indian Catholics]] who are also the original inhabitants of the city and suburb of [[Mumbai]]. This village is famously known for its quaint fishing business, modern piers, colorful fishing vessels and traditional homemade soft liquor extracted from fermented fruits known as '''Sara''', in ancient hindi known as [[Sura (alcoholic drink)]]. It has known to be the safest and peaceful place in Mumbai for livelihood.


It is also an eponym to [[Khar Road]]. One of the oldest settlements in [[Mumbai]] and the original inhabitants of Mumbai have been living here for centuries.
It is also an eponym to [[Khar Road]]. One of the oldest settlements in [[Mumbai]] and the original inhabitants of Mumbai have been living here for centuries.


Khar Danda is a popular location considered while shooting [[Bollywood]], [[Hollywood]] movies and documentaries. Several blockbuster movies have been shot here including [[Akshay Kumar]]'s [[Special 26]].  
Khar Danda is a popular location considered while shooting [[Bollywood]], [[Hollywood (film industry)|Hollywood]] movies and documentaries. Several blockbuster movies have been shot here including [[Akshay Kumar]]'s [[Special 26]].


== Danda Havli ==
== Danda Havli ==


'''Varin Pada Havli''' [[Holi]], is one of the first public [[Hindu]] festival ever granted by the [[Great Britain|British]] -India government, which was approved on ''19th of March, 1921.'' Before this every year the fishermen's from Khar Danda used to gather wood from [[Bandra]] for annual [[holi]] bush fire tradition. But, once due to lack of trees available in Khar and Bandra region they started visiting other nearby villages, which resulted in heated arguments and violent fights between the fishermen's of Khar Danda & the other nearby villagers who accused them for stealing wood from wells and carts. A tale follows that The Goddess [[Holika]] appeared to the fishermen's and commanded to always celebrate [[Holi]] 2 days prior to the Hindu calendar so that there is sufficient wood available for all. Then Carter Perry Sr, a suburban collector of [[Great Britain|British]] was amused to hear this tale and officially gazetted this festival on ''19th of March, 1921.'' Since then Holi is celebrated 2 days before the actual date. Also [[Mumbai Police]] are always the guest of honor present to celebrate along with the villagers.
'''Varin Pada Havli''' [[Holi]], is one of the first public [[Hindu]] festival ever granted by the [[Great Britain|British]] -India government, which was approved on ''12th of March, 1922.'' Before this every year the fishermen's from Khar Danda used to gather wood from [[Bandra]] for annual [[holi]] bush fire tradition. But, once due to lack of trees available in Khar and Bandra region they started visiting other nearby villages, which resulted in heated arguments and violent fights between the fishermen's of Khar Danda & the other nearby villagers who accused them for stealing wood from wells and carts. A tale follows that The Goddess [[Holika]] appeared to the fishermen's and commanded to always celebrate [[Holi]] 2 days prior to the Hindu calendar so that there is sufficient wood available for all. Then Carter Perry Sr, a suburban collector of [[Great Britain|British]] was amused to hear this tale and officially gazetted this festival on ''12th of March, 1922.'' Since then Holi is celebrated 2 days before the actual date. Also [[Mumbai Police]] are always the guest of honor present to celebrate along with the villagers.


The entire village every year is decorated with lights and diyas, sweets are distributed and the fishermen's perform pooja a ritual for their colorful fishing boats.
The entire village every year is decorated with lights and diyas, sweets are distributed and the fishermen's perform pooja a ritual for their colorful fishing boats.


Reference [https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/pre-independence-holi-tradition-endures-in-khar-danda/article31012369.ece]
Reference [https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/pre-independence-holi-tradition-endures-in-khar-danda/article31012369.ece]
Reference [https://www.mid-day.com/sunday-mid-day/article/the-early-holi-23218203]


==History==
==History==
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[https://www.mid-day.com/articles/of-iftikhar-and-khar-se-pyar/23046235 Khar Danda gaothans]
[https://www.mid-day.com/articles/of-iftikhar-and-khar-se-pyar/23046235 Khar Danda gaothans]
==COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic==
In the year 2020, the world was impacted by a pandemic that started in Wuhan, China. This led to countries going into lockdown and cities going shut.
With the help of BMC and Mumbai Police, Khar Danda sealed itself cutting out to others by barricading all entries and exit to the village. This protected the village from spreading of infection. Certain rules and norms have adhered and shops were allowed to open in a specific time bracket.
On 24th July 2020,the BMC declared Khar Danda region as green zone being the first in [[Mumbai]]
Reference [https://www.mumbailive.com/en/civic/doubling-rate-of-corona-virus-is-the-lowest-in-khar-in-mumbai-53205]


== See also ==
== See also ==