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Raghuji Bhonsale's legendary sword set to arrive in Mumbai tomorrow, ‘darshan' ceremony to be held at PL Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy
The legendary sword of Shrimant Raje Raghuji Bhonsle is set to arrive in Mumbai from London on Monday. The Maharashtra Government recently secured the legendary sword through an auction.
Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar will formally receive the sword at the international airport on Monday morning. After paying homage to the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at the airport, a bike rally will be held, after which the sword will be carried on a decorated chariot and taken to the PL Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy.
Later on Monday evening, the Departments of Cultural Affairs, Archaeology and Museums, and the Directorate of Cultural Affairs, along with PL Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy, will organise the 'Sena Saheb Subha Parakram Darshan' ceremony.
The program will be attended by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, among others. Shrimant Mudhoji Raje Bhonsle, descendant of Shrimant Raje Raghuji Bhonsle, will also grace the occasion.
'An exhibition showcasing the sword along with insights into 12 heritage forts of Maharashtra will be held from August 19 to August 25, 2025, between 11 am and 7 pm at the Art Gallery of PL Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy, Prabhadevi, Mumbai. The exhibition will be open to all, free of cost,' Shelar said.
