Culture(Sanskruti) :Cultural Information Maharashtra State,Marathi Language

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jagaatalyaa pairvata-naaSaI maoL GaalaUna yaa saMskRxtaInao AapalaI naaL svataM~apaNao jaaopaasalaI Aaho !

jagaatalyaa SabdaMcyaa Saas~aaMcyaa BaaYaaMcyaa {Vanaata Anaokx fuxlao AalaI bahrlaI AaiNa gaolaI maa~a marazI BaaYaocao ho pauYpa sadabahar raihlao yaacaI maKamala yaacaa TvaTvaItapaNaa va yaacaa saugaMQa sava-~a drvaLta Aaho yaa pauYpaacyaa paakxLËata marazI manaacao pa`itaibaMbapaahtaaMnaa baGauna yaoqaIla BaTkMxtaI,saMskRxtaI,kxlaa AaiNa taoqaIla saaihtyaacaa ha AnaaoKaa saMgama idsaUna yao[-la.

Maharashtra is the land of legendary warriors, full of history and adventure. Maharashtra enters recorded history in the 2nd BC, with the construction of its first Buddhist caves. Maharashtra also played a key role during the freedom struggle with strong connections to Gandhi and the Indian National Congress.

A large area of the Maharashtra state rests on high plateau, historically the main centre of the Maratha Empire, which successfully defied the might of the Mughals under the fearless rule of Chhatrapati Shivaji, who is still an immortal legend here, his memories alive in the many forts scattered across the countryside. Many of the inland and coastal forts of Maharashtra are a legacy of Shivaji's rule.

Povadas are Marathi ballads that describe the events in the life of Shivaji. They are very popular in Maharashtra and Maharashtrians highly respect this great hero and remember him through these ballads.

Culture of Maharashtra: Maharashtra is a huge storehouse of timeless art and culture, which has been reflected through its, forts, caves, palaces known for its rich history, its saints, philosophers, music, handicrafts and its festivals with all their colourful rituals and traditions, all of which amalgamate together to give a true reflection of Maharashtrian Culture.