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History of the Maharashtra

The second most people live in Maharashtra, and the third most land is in this Indian state. It has a long and fascinating past. It is known that the Marathi monks who were part of the Varakari movement are healthy. Saints like Dnyaneshwar, Namdev, Chokhamela, Eknath, and Tukaram had a significant impact on the spiritual and cultural life of Maharashtra. Because of what they wrote and taught, people in Maharashtra still honour them.

Maharashtra was built with help from Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, Sikhs, Christians, and other groups. This state is a mix of many different nations. Maharashtra is home to many different countries, each with its own life, customs, and ways of thinking. They honour Lord Ganesha, Maruti, and Mahadeo as Shivlinga, Khandoba, Kalubai Devi, and Lord Vitthal. Maharashtra has many different gods and faith leaders that people follow.

सुंदर तें ध्यान उभे विटेवरी । कर कटावरी ठेवूनियां ॥१॥

तुळसीचे हार गळां कासे पीतांबर । आवडे निरंतर तें चि रूप ॥ध्रु.॥

मकरकुंडलें तळपती श्रवणीं । कंठीं कौस्तुभमणि विराजित ॥२॥

तुका म्हणे माझें हें चि सर्व सुख । पाहीन श्रीमुख आवडीनें ॥३॥

Sant Tukaram

Influence of Saints on Maharashtra

The work of these Marathi saints still moves people in Maharashtra and other places. A theme of love, acceptance, and coming together speaks to people from all walks of life. You want to learn more about your faith and connect with God. Then, the lessons from Dnyaneshwar, Namdev, Chokhamela, and Tukaram can help you. How people in Maharashtra believe and live will be profoundly changed by them, and the changes will last for a long time.

Marathi Abhang

अगे तूं माउली संतांची साउली । आठवितां घाली प्रेमपान्हा ॥१॥

प्रेमपान्हा पाजी अगे माझे आई । विठाई गे मायी वोरसोनी ॥२॥

येतों काकुळती प्रेम पान्ह्यासाठीं । उभा तो धुर्जटी मागें पुढें ॥३॥

नामा म्हणे जीवें करीन लिंबलोण । ओवाळिन चरण विटेसहित ॥४॥

Sant Namdev

अखंड नामाचें चिंतन सर्व काळ । तेणें सफळ संसार होय जनां ॥१॥

सर्व हें मायिक नाशिवंत साचें । काय सुख याचें मानितसां ॥२॥

निर्वाणी तारक विठोबाचें नाम । येणें भवश्रम दूर होय ॥३॥

चोखा म्हणे नाम जपें दिननिशी । येणें सदां सुखीं होसी जना ॥४॥

Sant Chokhamela

चिदानंद रुप चेतवितें एक । एकपणें गुणागुणीं दावी अनेक ॥१॥

आदि अंतीं गुण सर्वत्र निर्गुण । गुणासी अगुण भासतीना ॥ध्रु०॥

कैसें जालें अरुपीं गुणीं गुणवृत्ती । सगुण पाहतां अंतरलें गती ॥२॥

बापरखुमादेविवरु विठ्ठलु नंदनंदनु । आदिअंतु एकु पूर्ण सनातनु गे माये ॥३॥

Sant Dnyaneshwar

एकमेकांमाजी भाव एकविध । असे एक बोध भेदरहित ॥ १ ॥

तूं मज ओळखी तूं मज ओळखी । मी तुज देखत आत्मवस्तु ॥ २ ॥

आत्म वस्तु देहीं बोलता लाज वाटे । अखंडता बिघडे स्वरूपाची ॥ ३ ॥

म्हणे गोरा कुंभार अनुभवाचा ठेवा । प्रत्यक्ष नामदेवा भेटलासी ॥ ४ ॥

Sant Gora Kumbhar

In Maharashtra, the Varakari movement stressed that faith and love were the best ways to get closer to God. We learned from these saints how to love, be kind, and help others. For a long time, people have been reading and singing their writings and songs, sometimes with music. People still read and sing them at church events and on holidays.

Traditional Clothing of Maharashtra

In Maharashtra, traditional clothing for men consists of dhoti and pheta, while for ladies it consists of a choli and nine-yard saree known as Navwari saree. Traditional clothing is becoming less common, with popular substitutes including five-yard sarees or salwar kameez for women and pants and shirts for men.

Marathi Food

There are some things about Maharashtrian food that make it stand out from other Indian foods. Other Indian foods and Marathi food have some things in common, but Marathi food has its tastes and spices. Maharashtrians have always thought of their food as more simple, focused on easy meals that taste great. The beauty of Maharashtrian food comes from the fact that it uses fresh, local ingredients.

Marathi Theatre Group

In 1870, in the busy city of Mumbai, a Marathi theatre group was formed to bring Maharashtra’s rich culture and customs to life. This theatre group had a lot of history and customs. It showed different types of theatre, like Tamasha and Sangeet Natak (musical play).

The shows captivated audiences with their bright costumes, beautiful music, and lively dance routines, taking them to a world of art and fun. People from all walks of life came to see the group as it grew and changed. It became an essential part of Mumbai’s cultural scene. This Marathi theatre group made a lasting impression on Mumbai’s theatre scene with its unique productions and rich past. It will always be remembered as a symbol of creativity and ability.

First
Movie in
India

Many people in India say that Dadasaheb Phalke was the first person to start making movies before the country got its freedom. IFFI and NIFD consider Raja Harishchandra, his first Indian-made movie, part of Marathi cinema because it was shot in Marathi and had a team of only Marathi speakers. It came out in 1913 and was a big deal in the world of movies.

Another old type of Indian film is the Marathi film. Dadasaheb Torne directed the film, which was the first Marathi film to air in India. It was shown for the first time at the Coronation Cinematograph in Mumbai on May 18, 1912.

In maharashtra there are some places which you have never heard about.

Hidden Places In Our Maharashtra

Pandavleni caves

The Pataleshwar Cave

Pitalkhora Caves

Chikhaldara Hill

Mighty Sahyadri

Mountain Range

Majestic Forts Of Maharashtra

Torna Fort

Vikatgad Fort

Lohagad Fort

Rajmachi Fort

Art and Craft of Maharashtra

Sawantwadi Wooden Toys

As colourful rallies dot the roads with a peaceful demonstration on motorbikes and marches, people can be seen in a happy mood. Many people also dress up in traditional Maharashtrian garb and greet each other with sweets.

Maharashtrian Festivals

Gudi Padwa

As colourful rallies dot the roads with a peaceful demonstration on motorbikes and marches, people can be seen in a happy mood. Many people also dress up in traditional Maharashtrian garb and greet each other with sweets.

On the auspicious day of Ashadi Ekadshi, (which is the beginning of Chaturmas or four months of religious observance), millions of devotees gather at Pandharpur to pay homage to Lord Vithala.

Ashadi Ekadashi

During the whole chaturmasya, or holy four-month rainy season, devotees fast and take vows on this day, which is marked by the worship of idols of Vishnu and Lakshmi, singing of prayers throughout the night. These could be fasting on every Ekadashi day or giving up a particular food item.

Maharashtrian Sports

Mallakhamb

Mallakhamb has a long and interesting past that goes back hundreds of years. Its roots can be found in the Indian state of Maharashtra in the 12th century. In Marathi, “Malla” means “wrestler” and “Khamb” means “pole,” which is where the name “Mallakhamb” comes from. It is usually used to refer to traditional Indian wrestling.

Maharashtrian Kushti

The rulers of the Maratha Empire helped Kushti by giving big prizes to competition winners. At that time, it was said that every Maratha boy could fight, and some women did too. While the country was a colony, local princes kept kushti famous by holding games and competitions.