East Indian Samaj Mahotsav celebrated in Maharashtra's Uttan
"Archbishop John Rodrigues was the main celebrant. Cultural programmes and a food festival were organised on the occasion.
Representatives of all East Indian villages in Mumbai participated," said Tulip Miranda of the Bombay East Indian Association.
Community members from Raigad. Thane, Dharavi Bet, Vasai and Palghar joined.
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