Koli women assemble in front of Sri Hingla Devi temple in Versova village. Hingla Devi (also known as Hingula) is venerated as a Kuladevata among the Koli community. A Kuladevata is the family deity or patron deity of a particular clan or family.
Participants in the parade wear specially tailored garments, makeup, jewellery, and accessories. The parades are open and inclusive, where people of all ages, genders, religions, and walks of life participate.
Koli women dressed for a parade held on the previous night of Krishna Janmashtami. This is a lively and colourful event that showcases the creative spirit of the Koli community.
Traditional outfits showcase the Koli community's cultural heritage. Women wear the colourful Lugra saree, while men wear dhotis and kurtas, with turbans and angvastra (shoulder cloth).