Mohan Mishra.
A family’s devotion, a shared tradition.

The early Juhu story begins with a personal act of faith. A documented first-person account connects Mohan Mishra and his family to Chhath at Juhu in 1993.

A beginning at Juhu

In a 2009 Mid-Day profile, Mohan Mishra recalled visiting Juhu Beach with his family for Chhath in 1993. His account places family devotion at the beginning of the Mahasangh’s connection with this shoreline.

This recollection supports a careful early-1990s origin story. It does not establish that the Mahasangh introduced Chhath to Mumbai, or that no other community was observing the festival in the city.

From family to community

The founder story belongs within a larger community history: families gathering, an observance becoming familiar, and people working together to carry it forward. Our archive will connect that history to confirmed photographs and documents as they are catalogued.

Keeping the purpose sacred

Our brand’s central commitment is to the meaning of Chhath: devotion, discipline, gratitude and seva. The founder’s history is presented through sourced context, without invented quotations, awards or attendance totals.

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Tradition, service and a shared future

Preserving the ritual

Chhath Utsav Mahasangh brings families together around the sacred traditions of Chhath Puja. Ritual knowledge, preparations and the sharing of prasad connect younger generations with the practices passed down by their elders.

A welcoming community

The celebration is shaped by devotees, families and volunteers. A spirit of inclusion and cooperation helps people from different backgrounds take part, support one another and carry the tradition forward.

Care for the shoreline

Respect for nature is part of the celebration. Natural offerings, responsible waste disposal and care for the beach help protect the setting in which families gather to worship.

Mohan Mishra.A family’s devotion, a shared tradition.