Abhiwadan Shewalkar Festival drawing huge crowd
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Nagpur: The
Abhiwadan Shewalkar Festival
, organised by
Shri Siddhivinayak Seva Trust
, is drawing crowds at Laxmi Nagar ground from Thursday. The three-day festival, a tribute to the memory of the esteemed Ram Shewalkar, will conclude today with a musical event.
On Thursday, the festival opened with the poignant one-act play 'Tya Tighi'. This performance movingly depicted the lives of the wives of freedom fighter VD Savarkar and his brothers, highlighting their sacrifices and unwavering support during India's struggle for independence.
Aparna Chothe from Pune took on the roles of Yamuna, Sharada, and Yesuvahini, delivering a powerful solo performance. Chothe also conceived, wrote, designed the costumes, directed, and presented the play. The music was composed by Ajit Yashwant, and the lighting was designed by Sanket Parkhe.
The inauguration ceremony was graced by the presence of chief information commissioner Rahul Pande. Other notable attendees included Maharashtra Times editor Shripad Aparajit, industrialist Ashutosh Shewalkar, Madhav Sarpatwar, and artist Prafull Mategaonkar.
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During his address, Aparajit acknowledged the efforts of Shri Siddhivinayak Seva Trust, under the guidance of MLA Sandip Joshi, in preserving the cultural legacy of Nanasaheb Shewalkar. Mategaonkar spoke about the trust's various initiatives, including cultural programmes, the Deendayal Thali, and the rehabilitation of widows during the pandemic. Rahul Pande lauded the festival's tribute to Nanasaheb Shewalkar, emphasising his inspiring personality and the importance of passing his legacy on to future generations.
The second day of the festival featured a lecture by renowned ayurveda expert and speaker, Dr Parikshit Shevde. Dr Shevde's lecture, focused on the life and legacy of 'Dharmaveer' Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
The Abhiwadan Shewalkar Festival will conclude on Saturday with a much-anticipated musical event. Acclaimed singer Priyanka Barve will enchant the audience with a repertoire of popular Marathi and Hindi songs. Entry is free for all.
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