MARAT

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Introduction:-
. Maratha, a major people of India, famed in history
as yeoman warriors and champions of Hinduism. Their
homeland is the present state of Maharashtra,
the Marathi-speaking region that extends
from Mumbai (Bombay) to Goa along the west coast of
India and inland about 100 miles (160 km) east
of Nagpur
Points to note:

• Marathi is an indo aryan language spoken by

the marathi people of western and central india.
• Official language of the state of Maharashtra
• 90 million fluent speakers worldwide
• 2nd largest number of native speakers in India
Cuisine: -
Marathi cuisine is the cuisine of the
Marathi people from the Indian state of
Maharashtra. It has distinctive attributes,
while sharing much with other Indian
cuisines. Traditionally, Maharashtrians
have considered their food to be more
austere than others
Cuisine :-
Maharashtrian cuisine includes mild and spicy
dishes. Wheat, rice, jowar, bajri, vegetables, lentils and frui
t are dietary staples. Peanuts and cashews are often served
with vegetables. Meat was traditionally used sparsely or
only by the well off until recently, because of economic
conditions and culture
Festivals :-
The Maharashtrians are a vibrant, earthy people for whom life itself
is a celebration. Small wonder then that all festivals in Maharashtra
are celebrated with abundant fervor and enthusiasm. These times
provide a unique opportunity to absorb Maharashtrian culture, with
all its colorful customs, rituals and traditions. The various festivals
celebrated here are
Nag Panchmi
Narali pournima
Gokul Ashtami
Gudhi Padwa
 Maharashtrian Festival :-
Shivaji Jayenti : February 19thThis day is
celebrated in the honour of Shivaji Maharaj,
the great ruler of Maharashtra Music, dance
and drsama take place on this day
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Ganga Dashahara: (May-June)River Ganga is

known as Tripathaga, or the Three Path River, It
is believed that the river flows in three worlds-in
heaven it is called Mandakini, on earth the
Ganga and in the nether region the Bhagirathi.
Nag Panchami : (Jul-Aug)It is celebrated to
worship snake god, Shesha Nag. Shiva
temples are also crowded during this festival,
as snakes ure considered dear to him.

Ganesh Chaturthi : (August-September) Lord

Ganesh is the most respected God in Maharashtra
Ganesh idols are worshipped at nicely decorated
pandals for 8 to 10 days and then immerse in
water
Maharashtrian Music
•Music in Maharashtra like Marathi literature has an ancient tradition, the popularity
of classical music in Maharashtra began through Gwalior. Miraj town of Sangli
district is known as the town of music
•Folk songs are an inseparable part of the daily lives of the rural Maharashtra .Folk
forms like lavani, nautanki and tamasha music are very famous
•Jnandev, Namdev, Tukaram, Jani and Soyara are important poets. They believed in
the fusion of Bhakti (devotion) with Jnana (knowledge).
THANK YOU
 Name – Anusha Shetty
Class – FYBA Div – B
Roll No – 38
Subject – History Heritage