27.02.2025: Governor attends programme on Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Din

Bhosles of Thanjavur preserved Tamil alongwith Marathi literature

Maharashtra Governor attends programme on Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Din

Maharashtra Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan witnessed a Marathi prose and poetry recitation and singing programme ‘Maay Lekare’ organised on the occasion of ‘Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Din’ at Raj Bhavan Mumbai on Thu (27 Feb). The birth anniversary of Jnanpith awardee writer poet V V Shirwadkar ‘Kusumagraj’ was celebrated as Marathi Bhasha Gaurav Din.

Speaking on the occasion, the Governor expressed happiness over the classical language status accorded by the Centre to Marathi language during his tenure.

Stating that culture will be preserved if the language is preserved, the Governor appealed to the people to speak Marathi at home and to encourage children to speak at least one page everyday.

Speaking about the strong cultural bonds between Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, the Governor recalled the conquests by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Jinjee and Vellore. He said Vyankoji Bhosle and later Sarfoji Bhonsale preserved Tamil language and literature while preserving Marathi culture at Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu. He said the Saraswathi Mahal Library as Thanavore is a repository of books from both languages.

The programme titled ‘Maay Lekare’ (mother and child) was organised by ‘Kalangan’ Charitable Trust, a cultural organisation based in Pune. The programme consisted of emotional and heartfelt recitation and singing highlighted the profound relationship between mother and child.

The programme was conceptualised and curated by Dr. Aruna Dhere. Veteran actor Dr. Girish Oak and Mrinal Kulkarni read out the prose and poetry while founder of ‘Kalangan’ Chaitraly Abhyankar rendered the songs.

Secretary to the Governor Dr Prashant Narnaware, Deputy Secretary S Ramamoorthy, compere Adv Amit Date, people from the field of art, music and literature were present.