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Time of India
02-05-2025
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- Time of India
Maharashtra Day celebrated with vibrant folk art and cultural performances
Nagpur: Maharashtra Day was celebrated with a vibrant folk art performance in the city, marking a memorable celebration of culture and unity. The event took place at VR Mall, Medical Chowk, where a colourful cultural festival drew enthusiastic crowds on Thursday. The atrium of the venue was adorned with a grand display of Paithani sarees and traditional rangoli designs, creating a festive visual experience. The event began with an elegant vandana dance by students of Nagpur's Nrutyasajja Dance Academy, whose graceful movements and expressive storytelling captivated the audience. Following this, a vibrant folk troupe from Mumbai brought Maharashtra's diverse traditions to life through Lavani, Koli dance, Gondhal, and a dramatic re-enactment of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj 's coronation. These performances highlighted the rich folk heritage, cultural unity, and artistic traditions of the state. The event beautifully blended tradition with modern presentation, offering the public a powerful reminder of Maharashtra's cultural grandeur and harmony. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cost Of Amusement Park Equipment From Mexico Might Surprise You - See Tips Amusement Park Equipment | search ads Click Here Undo Adding to the Maharashtra Day festivities, the Gandhi Sagar Garden Welfare Association hosted a classy cultural presentation titled 'Maharashtra Maza' at Chacha Nehru Bal Udyan, Gandhi Sagar, Subhash Road. Produced by the Raja Shiv Chhatrapati Foundation, this grand musical brought to life iconic milestones from Maharashtra's history, including Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's oath at Rohideshwar, the martyrdom of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Raje, the Sanyukta Maharashtra Movement, and vivid scenes from Maharashtra's traditional festivals. With a cast of 65 artists, the production seamlessly blended music, theatre, and narration, under the direction of Shekhar Mangalmurthi and conceptualised by Milind Yeole, drawing strong applause from the audience for its emotional depth and cultural richness.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Maharashtra Day to be celebrated with folk arts festival and cultural events
Nagpur: The essence of Maharashtra's rich cultural, historical, and folk heritage will be vibrantly celebrated in Nagpur through a series of events organised on the occasion of Maharashtra Day . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This day is observed annually on May 1 to commemorate the formation of the state in 1960. A major highlight will be the ' Folk Arts Festival ' at VR Mall, Medical Chowk on Thursday, where traditional dance and theatre will take centre stage. A renowned folk dance troupe from Mumbai will perform evocative acts such as oral Ovi traditions, Vasudev, Gondhal, Lavani, Koli dance, and Dindi, alongside dramatic depictions of a farmer's life and the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Adding to the celebrations, Gandhi Sagar Garden Welfare Association will present 'Maharashtrachi Gaurav Gatha', a grand musical production by the Raja Shiv Chhatrapati Foundation, at 7.15pm on May 1 at Chacha Nehru Bal Udyan, Gandhi Sagar, Subhash Road. Directed by Shekhar Mangalmurthi and conceptualised by Milind Yeole, the musical will feature 65 artists in a powerful blend of music, theatre, and narration. The celebrations will continue on May 2, with the 'Garja Maharashtra Majha' programme organised by the directorate of cultural affairs in association with Avishkar Kala Academy and Srijan Ovios. Scheduled for 6.30pm at Suresh Bhat Hall, this event promises a spectacular showcase of Maharashtra's historical, social, and artistic traditions. Conceptualised by Amar Kulkarni, coordinated by Gajanan Ranade, and directed musically by Anand Maste, the performance will feature around 500 artists from across the fields of music, dance, and drama. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Citizens are encouraged to attend these free, open-for-all programmes in large numbers. Events: May 1: The Folk Arts Festival at VR, Medical Chowk May 1: Gaurav Maharashtracha musical at Chacha Nehru Bal Udyan May 2: 'Garja Maharashtra Majha' at Suresh Bhat Hall, Reshimbagh
