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.
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.