In a photo competition organised by Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh, 12 photographs were selected to be featured in the Kalnirnay 2025 calendar. Among the winning entries, four were captured by Mid-day photographers, encapsulating different aspects of life in Mumbai. From the city’s infrastructure and wildlife to the spirit of Mumbaikars, here is a look at photographs that made the cut. (Pics: Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh)
Updated On: 2025-01-06 09:15 PM IST
Compiled by : Raaina Jain
January 2025: Ashish Rane (Mid-day photographer)
Top shot of the newly inaugurated Coastal Road, which starts from Marine Drive and ends at the Worli end of Bandra-Worli Sea Link
February 2025: Santosh Nagvekar
ROARING EXCITEMENT! Curious young minds gather at Veer Jijamata Udyan, celebrating Tiger Day with wide-eyed wonder
March 2025: Santosh Nagvekar
FEATHERED FRIENDS! Amidst urban development, a heartwarming sight of sparrows congregating in the chawl area of Mumbai reminds us of nature resilience
April 2025: Satej Shinde (Mid-day photographer)
Woman worker was seen removing dried fish from the bamboo at Versova Beach, Andheri (West) in Mumbai
May 2025: Emmanual Karbhari
A tree grows atop a chimney of a long-abandoned mill striking contrast between nature’s persistence and the faded might of human ambition
June 2025: Atul Kamble (Mid-day photographer)
Youngsters exercise in rain at Shivaji park in Dadar in Mumbai
July 2025: Raju Shinde
Heavy rain continued in several parts of Mumbai city and suburbs, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Mumbai and Thane on Sep 25, 2024
August 2025: Ashish Raje (Mid-day photographer)
Youngsters going near high tide for clicking selfies on rocks and enjoying dangerously during the afternoon, with no BMC life guards or police to stop them from going to the sea at Bandstand Promenade, Bandra
September 2025: Satyajeet Desai
School children wearing Ganesha mask during Ganesh festival in Mumbai
October 2025: Prashant Ankushrao
One of Mumbai's biggest festival is Dahi Handi. During the festival, many artists gave performances and the audience encouraged them.
November 2025: Kunal Patil
IAF aircrafts during the rehearsal of an air show in Mumbai on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024
Indian Air Force organised the display from January 12 to 14 as part of an outreach programme aimed at creating awareness and fostering a deeper connection between the IAF and the local community.
December 2025: Kunal Patil
Flamingos in a pond at DPS Lake in Nerul, Navi Mumbai
(L to R) Mid-day lensmen Ashish Raje, Principal Photographer, Atul Kamble, Chief Photographer, Rane Ashish, Photo Editor and Satej Shinde, Principal Photographer, pose after receiving awards for 'Mumbai Marathi Journalists Association Photo Calendar Contest 2025' on January 6 , 2025 (Pic: Shadab Khan)
Winners pose after receiving awards for 'Mumbai Marathi Journalists Association Photo Calendar Contest 2025' on January 6 , 2025
