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MAHARASHTRA MANDAL - NEW YORK |
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| Marathi Vishwa
was incorporated on July 8, 1978 as a non-profit organization for the people in New York,
New Jersey and tri-state area who are interested in the Marathi culture, music, and
literature |
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| MEMBERSHIP: |
| Marathi
Vishwa membership year starts with Ganeshotsav in August. For membership
form please click here |
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| ACTIVITIES: |
| Programs during
the year include: Diwali, Geeta Jayanti, Sahitya Kunj (a literary meet of the local
talent), Sangeet Prabhat (a day filled with Indian Classical Music), Picnic,Vasantotsav,
and marathi plays by local artists as well as artists from India |
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| Other
Activities Include: |
| Marathi
Vishwa Library |
| In August 1995,
at Ganeshotsava celebration, Marathi Vishwa started its library. The library is maintained
at the residence of Ravi and Varsha Gadgil in Edison, NJ.The books can be borrowed by appointment
by calling the family at (732) 767-0638. |
| Marathi
Vishwa Schools |
Marathi Vishwa
School South Brunswick, run by Mr. & Mrs. Sathe
Marathi Vishwa School North Jersey, run by Mr & Mrs. Ambedkar
Marathi Vishwa School Edison, run by Mr. & Mrs. Nadkarni
Marathi Vishwa School Morganville, run by Mrs. Vaze & Mrs. Deval |
| Marathi
Vishwa Essay Competition |
| In order to
promote the interest of the young generation in India’s culture and history Marathi
Vishwa has been conducting an essay competition last 5 years |
| Marathi
Vishwa Anandi Gopal Scholarship |
Marathi
Vishwa awards two scholarships of $500 every year. These two scholarships are awarded to
one undergraduate and one graduate student. One $100 runner-up scholarship is also awarded
to an undergraduate student. The awardees are selected by a selection committee appointed
by the Marathi Vishwa board of directors. |
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