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Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Shivaji (also Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Shivaji Raje Bhosale) was the Founder of Maratha Empire in India. He was born in 1627 A.D. (or 1630 A.D.) at Shivneri, a hill fort near Puna. His father Shahaji Raje Bhosale was employed as an officer in the army of the Sultan of Bijapur. Shivaji was brought up under the care of his mother Jijabai and guardian Dadoji Kondadev.
Born: February 19, 1627 Pune district, India
Died: April 3, 1680, Raigad Fort, India
Parents: Shahaji, Jijabai
Spouse: Sakvarbai, Putalaba, Sai Bhosale, Soyarabai
Siblings: Ekoji I, Sambhaji Shahaji Bhosale
Shivaji’s mother Jijabai and his guru Ramdas inspired him with the noble and patriotic ideas and infused in him love for the religion and the motherland. Shivaji got military training and learnt the art of government from Kondadev. He organized a number of Marathi hill-folk into a fighting force and began to raid neighboring territories. A young boy of 16 is not known to win battles, but his mother's teachings, father's struggle and a pride in the motherland gave the young Shivaji his first achievement as an able warrior and leader with the seizure of the Torna Fort which was initially under the Bijapur Kingdom. With this recognition, there was no looking back. His major breakthrough came with Battle of Pratapgarh against Afzal Khan, the general of the Sultanate of Bijapur, which made him a hero of the Marathas overnight. He won it through sheer planning, speed and excellent leadership. This was followed by many other battles against the Sultanate of Bijapur, in warfares such as Battle of Kolhapur, Battle of Pavan Khind, Battle of Vishaalgad and others.
Mughal samrat Aurangzeb sent Jai Singh and Dilip Khan to stop Shivaji. Shivaji was forced to sign the treaty of Purander. According to this treaty, he gave about 24 forts to mughal king. He was invited to Agra by Aurangjeb. Shivaji was arrested and imprisoned in Agra. But he escaped from Agra and returned to his kingdom. Returning from imprison, he recaptured the forts which he lost in the treaty of Purander. During this time he took the title ‘Chhatrapati’.
He was the head person in his administration. But there were other persons and cabinets (Ashtapradhan mandal composed of eight ministers) to help him. Many taxes were collected at that time, but he never collected taxes forcefully. People had the freedom to choose any religion. He took care of his people like a father.
He built a strong army. He introduced the guerrilla warfare tactics. He also built a strong Navy. He is called the “Father of Indian Navy”.
Art and Culture: Shivaji was a patron of art and culture, piety and letters. Prominent among the saintly persons whom Shivaji admired were Ramdas, Tukaram, Baba Yakub, Mauni Baba, etc. Sanskrit poets like Jairam, Paramananda, Gaga Bhatt, and some Hindi poets received his patronage.
Promotion of Marathi and Sanskrit:
Though Persian was a common courtly language in the region, Shivaji replaced it with Marathi in his own court, and emphasised Hindu political and courtly traditions. The house of Shivaji was well acquainted with Sanskrit and promoted the language; his father Shahaji had supported scholars such as Jayram Pindye, who prepared Shivaji's seal. Shivaji continued this Sanskrit promotion, giving his forts names such as Sindhudurg, Prachandgarh, and Suvarndurg. He named the Ashta Pradhan (council of ministers) as per Sanskrit nomenclature with terms such as nyayadhish, and senapat, and commissioned the political treatise Rajyavyavahar Kosh. His rajpurohit, Keshav Pandit, was himself a Sanskrit scholar and poet.
Quote: People who sing and dance in a procession organized to celebrate the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj will never understand his importance. However, the one who puts in efforts like him will be able perceive his greatness and surrender at his feet!
– H.H. Dr. Jayant Athavale, Sanatan Sanstha
Rani Lakshmi bai Birth Anniversary Nov.19
महाराणी लक्ष्मी बाई जन्म दिवस नोव्हेंबर १९,
Death Anniversary June 17
बलिदान दिवस / पुण्यतिथी : जून १७
Jyotirao Phule
Born: 11 April, 1827
Passed Away: 28 November, 1890
Contributions
Jyotiba Phule was one of the prominent social reformers of the nineteenth century India. He led the movement against the prevailing caste-restrictions in India. He revolted against the domination of the
Veer Savarkar
Birth 28 May 1883 – Death 26 February 1966
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, commonly known as Swatantryaveer Savarkar was a fearless freedom fighter, social reformer, writer, dramatist, poet, historian, political leader and philosopher.
Savarkar's revolutionary activities began while studying in India and England, where he was associated with the India House and founded student societies including Abhinav Bharat Society and the Free India Society, as well as publications espousing the cause of complete Indian independence by revolutionary means
B. R. Ambedkar Birth Anniversary April 14, Death Anniversary December 06.
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, popularly known as Babasaheb, was an Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer who inspired the Modern Buddhist Movement and campaigned against social discrimination against Dalits, women and labour.
As the free India's first Law Minister and Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee, Dr. Ambedkar drafted the nation's constitution.
He was posthumously conferred with the Bharat Ratna in 1990.
Jijabai [ Mother of Shivaji Maharaj ]
Jijabai was born on 12 January 1598 and a daughter of Lakhojirao Jadhav in present-day Buldhana district of Maharashtra State. As per the customs of that age, she got married at an early age to Shahaji Bhosale, a nobleman and
Ahilya bai holkar
31 May 1725 – 13 August 1795
I would like to share a brief history of Ahilya Bai Holkar. I grew up in Indore and always respected her work as a queen and an administrator.
The reign of Ahilyabai, of Indore in central India, lasted for 30 Yrs. , Ahilyabai petitioned the Peshwa after Malhar’s death, and the death of her son, to take over the administration herself. Some in Malwa objected to herassumption of rule, but the army of Holkar was enthusiastic about her leadership. She had led them in person, with four bows and quivers of arrows fitted to the corners of the howdah of her favourite elephant. The Peshwa granted permission, and, with Tukoji Holkar (not a relative) as the head of military matters, she proceeded to rule Malwa in a most enlightened manner, even reinstating a Brahmin who had opposed her.
This has become almost legendary as a period during which perfect order and good Government prevailed and the people prospered. She was a very able ruler and organizer, highly respected during her lifetime, and considered as a saint by a lot of people after her death.As a tribute to the great ruler, Indore domestic airport has been named Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport. Similarly, Indore University has been renamed as "Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya".
Historians of the 19th and 20th centuries—Indian, English and American—agree that the reputation of Ahilyabai Holkar in Malwa and Maharashtra was then, and is, even now, that of a saint. Nothing has ever been discovered by any researcher to discredit that. She was truly a magnificent woman, an able ruler and a great queen.--Aishwarya Kokatay
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Shri pratap sinha rajah Bhosle
Maratha Dynasty in Thanjavur, India
An interview with young prince about his work
Dr. Murlidhar Devidas Amte
December 26, 1914 - February 09, 2008
was a highly dedicated Indian social worker for the cause of rehabilitation and empowerment of poor people, particularly those suffering from leprosy. He gave up all his luxurious way of living. He gave up his wealth and established three ashrams for treatment and rehabilitation of leprosy patients, disabled people, and people from marginalized sections of the society in Maharashtra, India, of which Anandwan was the precursor. He also adopted non-violent means to fight the Indian government for independence. He was the recipient of many international and national awards of which the most prominent are: The Ramon Magsaysay Award; the Padma Vibhushan, the highest civilian honour of the Government of India; and the Gandhi Peace Prize. Visit ANANDVAN
Balshastri Jambhekar is also known as Father of Marathi journalism for his efforts in starting journalism in Marathi language with the first newspaper in the language named 'Darpan' in the early days of British Rule in India.
Born: January 6, 1812, Konkan, India Died: May 18, 1846
Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, (धुंडीराज गोविंद फाळके) popularly known as Dadasaheb Phalke ( दादासाहेब फाळके) (30 April 1870 – 16 February 1944) was an Indian producer-director-screenwriter, known as the father of Indian cinema. ‘Father of Indian Cinema, whose pioneering efforts laid the foundation of Indian cinema. Despite heavy odds and scathing criticisms, Phalke went ahead with his endeavors and made people realize the cultural and financial worth of the film medium. As more and more entrepreneurs took to film-making, films became an integral part of mainstream entertainment.
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Diwali Digital Magazine 2022
दिवाळी अंक २०२२
Marathi Culture and Festivals launches its 8th Diwali digital magazine 2022
Thank you so much to all the readers, participants and volunteers who contributed to this magazine. Special thanks to Madhuri and Narendra Kulkarni for singing devotional songs for the publication program and Sandeep Katre for accompanying with tabla. Thanks to Deepali Kelkar for being Master of ceremonies.
Winners of the Writing competition are:
First prize winner Rs. 6000.00 : Sandhya Savant, Thane
Second Prize winner Rs. 5000.00 Kiran Dongerdive, Buldhana
First runner up Rs. 2000.00 Bhagyashri Mahajan, Nashik
Second runner up Rs. 2000.00 Sanjay Pathak, Malegaon
Third runner up Rs. 2000.00 Amit Bhave, California
Congratulations to all the winners!
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As usual you will enjoy the cover story "मंदिराचे अंतरंग", all prize winning articles and stories, recipes, poems and children and young adult section.
मराठी कल्चर अँड फेस्टिवल्स चा ८वा दिवाळीअंक आता वाचायला उपलब्ध आहे.
सर्व वाचक, लेखक आणि स्वयंसेवकांचे आभार आणि हार्दिक अभिनंदन. सौ माधुरी आणि नरेंद्र कुलकर्णी, संदीप कात्रे आणि दीपाली केळकर यांना अनेक धन्यवाद.
लेखन स्पर्धेचा निकाल:
प्रथम पारितोषिक ६००० रुपयांचं लेख "संस्कृती म्हणजे नक्की काय" लेखिका: संध्या सावंत, ठाणे
दुसरं पारितोषिक ५००० रुपयांचं लेख "कवितेची जन्मकथाऋण - श्री.दि.इनामदार"
लेखक: किरण शिवहर डोंगरदिवे, बुलडाणा
उत्तेजनार्थ प्रथम पारितोषिक २००० रुपयांचं कथा "माळरानाची वाघीण", लेखिका: भाग्यश्री महाजन, नाशिक
उत्तेजनार्थ दुसरं पारितोषिक :२००० रुपयांचं लेख "भारताचे सर्वोच्च न्यायालय आणि स्वामी विवेकानंद"
लेखक संजय पाठक : मालेगाव
त्तेजनार्थ तिसरं पारितोषिक: २००० रुपयांचं कथा "अनुमती" लेखक अमित भावे, कैलिफोर्निया
ह्या सर्वांचं पुन्हा एकदा मन:पूर्वक अभिनंदन
ह्या वर्षीचा अग्रलेख: मंदिराचे अंतरंग जरूर वाचा, कथा आणि लेखन स्पर्धेत निवडून आलेल्या विभिन्न कथा, कविता आणि लेख वाचायला मिळतीलच. नेहमी प्रमाणे कुमारांचा आणि लहान मुलांचा विभाग आहेच. अंक वाचण्याकरता खालील मुखपृष्ठावर टिचकी मारा:
तुमच्या प्रतिक्रिया जरूर द्या:
मराठी कल्चर ऍण्ड फेसिव्हल्स टीम: ankdiwali@gmail.com
Diwali Digital Magazine 2021
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History of Gudhi Padwa
Very interesting article by Dr. Manjiri Bhalerao
*चष्टनाने सुरू केले शालिवाहन शक*
शालिवाहनाने सुरु केलेल्या कालगणनेला शालिवाहन शक म्हणतात असं आत्तापर्यंत समजलं जात होतं, पण संशोधनातून वेगळीच माहिती पुढे आली आहे.
चैत्र शुद्ध प्रतिपदा या तिथीला गुढीपाडवा हे नाव आहे. या दिवशी हिंदूूंच्या नवीन वर्षांची सुरुवात होते म्हणून या दिवसाला वर्ष प्रतिपदा असेही नाव आहे.
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Watch Diwali Digital Magazine 2021 Publication Program
Marathi Culture and Festivals Foundation (MCF) invites you to attend a program to publish this year’s Diwali digital magazine 2021. This is a free initiative to provide a Global platform to writers and artists. This year our cover story is in Marathi “ Pingulichi Chitrakathi” means storytelling art using drawings, paintings and puppetry. We will get to know about this ancient art which existed from Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s time. Shri Parshuram Gangavne and his family is the only one who is preserving this art. Shri Gangavane has been awarded Padma Shri this year.
मराठी कल्चर अँड फेस्टिवल्स फौंडेशन तर्फे दिवाळी अंक २०२१ प्रकाशन निमित्य हा प्रोग्रॅम नक्कीच बघा. ह्या वर्षीची अग्र कथा “पिंगुळीची चित्रकथी” अशी आहे. हि कला अगदी शिवाजी महाराजांच्या काळा पासून चालत आलेली आहे. तेव्हा ह्या कलेबद्दल माहिती आणि, हि कला जोपासणारं भारतात गंगावणे हे एकमात्र कुटुंब आहे, श्री परशुराम गंगावणे ह्यांना २०२१ चा पदमश्री सम्मान मिळाला आहे. त्यांची ओळख आणि त्यांचा एक चित्रकथी आणि कळसूत्री भावल्यांचा कार्यक्रम आपण बघणार आहोत, शिवाय आणखी काही गाणी, ह्या अंकात काय काय आहे आणि आमच्या टीम ची ओळख असं सगळं आहे. तुम्ही सर्व हा कार्यक्रम नक्कीच बघावा आणि आम्हा सर्वांना प्रोत्साहन द्यावं हि विनंती.
"India and the World after- COVID 19"
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An Essay I wrote for The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry last year. Read and give your feedback, especially on how India can do better? your ideas and thoughts.
Aishwarya Kokatay
MCF Virtual Platform Program Videos
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Happy Women's Day March 8
Let’s meet these incredible women who broke the mold to become lawyers, policy makers, Marathi language advocate, scientists, engineers, philanthropic workers and are an inspiration to us! Happy International Women’s Day!
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जागतिक महिलादिन निमित्य मराठीसंस्कृती.भारत तुमची ओळख करून देत आहे काही अमेरिकेतल्या मराठी महिलांची ज्यांनी विविध क्षेत्रात उत्कृष्ट कार्य केलं आहे आणि त्या प्रेरणा-स्तोत्र बनल्या आहेत. महिला दिनाच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा !
Diwali Magazine 2020
दिवाळी अंक 2020
Namaskar,
Diwali greetings to everyone! Enjoy this Diwali magazine 2020. This is a Global magazine published for marathicultureandfestivals.com website, this is the sixth issue, and each year we get a variety of articles on various subjects. The content is received from all over the world. This magazine includes English and Marathi articles, Kids section and recipes. Very unique and high quality content. Please do read and share with your friends and family in this festive season and do not forget to send your feedback. It's free to read online on the website and It is now available on Bookganga.
Here it the link: Read on Bookganga
Happy to share that our 2018 issue was an award winning magazine.
I invite all of you on behalf of my team to participate in our next edition. If you wish to get a printed copy of the magazine, please let me know and I will get back to you as we only print on demand.
I wish you and your family a fantastic Diwali season and an exciting new year ahead.
We have uploaded the publication day event on YouTube, attaching the link here.
नमस्कार,
दिवाळी च्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा! ह्या दिवाळीत आम्ही तुम्हाला देत आहोत एक अविस्मरणीय दिवाळी अंक २०२०. हा अंक जागतिक आहे, ह्यात आम्हाला विभिन्न देशाच्या मराठी समाजाकडून साहित्य लाभलं आहे. ह्यात इंग्रजी आणि मराठी दोन्ही भाषा वापरल्या गेल्या आहेत. ललित कला, काव्य, अनुभव, भटकंती अशा एकापेक्षा एक भन्नाट विषयांचा हां साहित्य फराळ मुद्दाम वाचावा आणि आपल्या मित्र मैत्रिणींना त्याची लिंक पाठवून आनंद द्यावा.
यंदाची दिवाळी या सर्वांग सुंदर ई दिवाळी अंकाच्या सोबत साजरी करुया. चला तर मग या साहित्य फराळाला. आणि आम्हाला कळवायला विसरु नका हं कसा झालाय आपला ई दिवाळी अंक. आपण कुठलंही कार्य करतो आणि ते जेंव्हा लोकांपर्यंत पोहोचून त्यावर शाबासकीची थाप मिळते तेव्हा उत्साह आणि द्विगुणीत होतो, आमच्या २०१८ च्या अंकाला मराठी वृत्तपत्र संघ मुंबई ह्या संस्थेकडून "उत्कृष्ट अंक" असा पुरस्कार मिळाला आहे, शिवाय बृहन महाराष्ट्र मंडळ नॉर्थ अमेरिका च्या मागच्या अधिवेशनात ह्या दिवाळी अंक बद्दल माहिती त्यांच्या स्मरणिकेत सामील करण्याची आम्हाला संधी मिलाळी.
हा अंक वेबसाईट वर मोफत वाचू शकता, लिंक दिली आहे, शिवाय बुकगंगा वर सुद्धा लवकरच उपलब्ध आहे . तुम्हाला ह्या अंकाची छापील प्रत / आवृत्ती हवी असल्यास आम्हाला कळवावे आमचा इमेल ankdiwali@gmail.com
दिवाळीच्या तुम्हाला व तुमच्या कुटूंबियांना हार्दिक शुभेच्छा कळावे
ऐन कोरोना काळातील मुशाफिरी
Jyotine Tejachi Arti ज्योतीने तेजाची आरती
Yashwant Deo - Meena Nerurkar
झाडं लावणारा अज्ञात हिरो
लघु कथा स्पर्श-ऐश्वर्या फेसबुक महिमा-ऐश्वर्या
बरच काही करता येईल.... सुवर्णा गोखले
उत्थान समाजाचे, देवदासींचे: प्रेषक : श्रीधर दामले, शिकागो
Diwali Magazine 2018 Won Award
दिवाळी अंक २०१८ ला पुरस्कार
Diwali Digital Magazine 2018
दिवाळी डिजिटल अंक २०१८
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Happy Dasara to all MCF [ Marathi Culture and Festivals ] readers! Here is our fourth Digital Magazine! Enjoy reading in this festive season and please do not forget to send us your feedback.
The magazine is free to read online, but if you want to download, it will soon be available on Bookganga.com for a nominal price. If you want a print copy of this magazine, please email us at ankdiwali@gmail.com. We charge actual printing cost and mail you.
Happy Dasara and best wishes for upcoming Diwali season!
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Bal Gangadhar Tilak Jayanti July 23
Bal Gangadhar Tilak born as Keshav Gangadhar Tilak (23 July 1856 – 1 August 1920), was an Indian nationalist, journalist, teacher, social reformer, lawyer and an independence activist who was the first popular leader of the Indian Independence Movement. The British colonial authorities called him "Father of the Indian unrest". He was also conferred with the honorary title of "Lokmanya", which literally means "Accepted by the people.
Tilak was one of the first and strongest advocates of "Swaraj" स्वराज (self-rule) and a strong radical in Indian consciousness. His famous quote, "Swaraj स्वराज is my birthright, and I shall have it!" is well-remembered in India even today.
He introduced sarvajanik Ganeshotsav सार्वजनिक गणेशोत्सव in Maharashtra State to bring community together and to stimulate social interaction.
बाळ गंगाधर टिळक (जुलै २३,इ.स. १८५६ - ऑगस्ट १, इ.स. १९२०) हे भारतीय स्वातंत्र्यलढ्यातील अग्रगण्य राजकीय पुढारी, भारताच्या स्वातंत्र्यलढयाचे आद्य प्रवर्तक, भारतीय असंतोषाचे जनक, गणितज्ञ, खगोलतज्ञ, राजकीय तत्त्वज्ञ, पत्रकार, संपादक, लेखक, वक्ते आणि स्वातंत्र्यसेनानी होते. लोकमान्य या उपाधीने त्यांचा उल्लेख केला जातो.
हिंदूंमध्ये घरांघरांत गणेशोत्सव अनेक शतकांपासून साजरा केला जात असे. परंतु हिंदुस्थाना मध्ये गणेशोत्सव घरोघरी साजरा केला जात असला तरी त्यास सार्वजनिक स्वरुप कधीच नव्हते, आम्ही सामाजिक दृष्ट्या एकत्र यावं, या साठी टिळकांनी सार्वजनिक गणेशोत्सवाची संकल्पना मांडून ती यशस्वी करून दाखवली. टिळक म्हणत, देवा-धर्माच्या नावाखाली लोक एकत्र येतात ना तर हरकत नाही, आणि अशाप्रकारे लोकांना प्रथम एकत्र करून मग त्यांना आपण स्वातंत्र्य मिळवण्यासाठी प्रेरणा देऊ शकतो. आणि अशाप्रकारे लोकांना एकत्र करून टिळकांनी त्यांना इंग्रजी सत्तेविरूद्ध उद्युक्त करायला सुरूवात केली. आणि त्याची परिणीती म्हणून सर्वसामान्य जनतेत इंग्रजी सत्ते विषयी राग निर्माण झाला.
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Sambhaji Bhosale : An Extraordinary King
(14 May 1657 – 11 March 1689) was the eldest son of Chhatrapati Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire, and his first wife Saibai. He was successor of the realm after his father's death.
Born: May 14, 1657, Purandar fort, India
Died: March 11, 1689, Tulapur, India
Parents: Shivaji, Sai Bhosale
Siblings: Rajaram Chhatrapati Read More:
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Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj of Kolhapur
(26th June 1874 to 6th May 1922)
The first Maharaja of the Indian princely state of Kolhapur between 1884 and 1922. The most popular Maratha King with a revolutionary vision. He was a social reformer to work for rural and low-caste indigent by providing them free education along with hostel facility in Kolhapur state.
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Suresh Bhat Death anniversary March 14
(सुरेश भट; April 15, 1932 – March 14, 2003) was a noted Marathi poet from the state of Maharashtra, India. He was known as Ghazal Samrat for his exposition of the ghazal form of poetry and its adaptation to the Marathi language.
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Bhat published his first collection of poems, Roopgandha in 1961. In 1974, he published his second collection, Ranga maazhaa wegalaa and in 1983 he self-published a collection named Elgaar. Other collections of his poems include Zanjhaavaat and Saptaranga
Roopgandha and Ranga maazhaa wegalaa were the recipients of the state literary awards sponsored by the Government of Maharashtra in their respective years of publication. Ranga maazhaa wegalaa was later taught in three universities in Maharashtra for the Master of Arts course in Marathi.
Bhat's best-known verses gained popularity after they were set to music by Hridaynath Mangeshkar, and were sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle. To name a few are: Tarun ahe ratra ajuni , तरुण आहे रात्र अजुनी sunya sunya maifilit mazya सुन्या सुन्या मैफिलीत माझ्या
Bhat's poem 'Maayboli' was composed by music director Kaushal Inamdar as the Marathi Abhimaangeet as a mega song featuring more than 450 singers.
List of poetry collections
Roopgandha (रूपगंधा)
Ranga maazhaa vegalaa [ रंग माझा वेगळा]
Elgaar [एल्गार]
Zanjhaavaat [झंझावात]
Saptaranga [सप्तरंग]
Rasvanticha Mujara [सप्तरंग]
Gajanan Digambar Madgulkar (October 1, 1919–December 14, 1977) was an Indian poet, lyricist, play-writer, actor and orator. Ga Di Ma, as he was popularly known, was the leading name in Marathi literature and one of the great modern poets of Maharashtra.
Ga Di Ma successfully tried his hands in many stream of literature, including poetry, stories, epics, novels, autobiographies and lyrics. He has almost 30 acclaimed works across these categories. The subjects covered by him in his creations are just as varied.
Ga Di Ma was equally proficient in Hindi. He first entered the world of films in March 1938 at Kolhapur. His pen contributed to as many as 157 Marathi and 23 Hindi films. It was Ga Di Ma who penned the story and dialogue for V. Shantaram's film Do Ankhen Barah Haath, which won recognition at international film festivals.
He is especially admired for having written Geet Ramayan, a collection of 56 verses encompassing the entire epic of Ramayana. It earned him the title of "Modern Valmiki". The music was composed by Sudhir Phadke.
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वेडा रे वेडा रे वेडा पंढरी...बुवा श्री अरविंद जाभवडेकर
Marathi actor Shri. Shyam Ponkshe who acted in many serials and dramas passed away recently...his famous play was
Eka Lagnachi Goshta with Prashant Damle. Read this article written by his close friend Atul Parchure about his memories with him.
Pandurang Sadashiv Sane, known as Sane Guruji(24/12/1899 to 11/06/1950) to his followers, was a famous Marathi author and social activist. He was born in a town palghat in Ratnagiri district konkan region of rural Maharashtra. He also had a younger brother.