Maharashtra is derived from Sanskrit words meaning "Great Nation". It is the second most populous and third largest state by area in India, covering 10% of India's geographic area. Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra and the financial capital of India. Marathi is the official state language, spoken by 68.89% of the population. Some notable Marathi people who contributed to building the nation include Lokamnya Tilak, Mahatma Phule, and Babasaheb Ambedkar. The state has a rich heritage of Marathi writers and poets. Traditional Maharashtrian attire includes the Dhoti for men and a Sadi and Choli for women. Popular folk dances are Pow

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2. The word Maharashtra is derived from sanskrit word ‘maha’(great)
and ‘rashtra’(nation) – Mahrashtra(Great nation)
Second most populous & Third largest by area
Which covers 10% of geographical area of India
Mumbai – Capital of state Maharahstra , also Financial capital of India.
Marathi – Official state language , spoken by 68.89% of population

4. Marathi people take the pride of being 17th largest
ethnic group in India
Marathi peoples
Shivaji Maharaj established Maratha empire in 1674
There is numerous Marathi people who contribute building of nation like
Lokamnya Tilak, Mahatma Phule, Babasaheb Ambedkar
There is huge heritage of writers and poets in Marathi language like Kusumagraj,
P.L.Deshpande, etc.

5. Attires of Maharashtrians
Men wear “Dhoti” of fine cotton cloth of 2-3 meters and
a folded turban “Rumal” or “Pheta”
Women wear the Maratha “sadi” and a short sleeved
“choli”
Foot wear : “Kolhapur chappals” made in Kolhapur are
worldwide famous
Maharashtrian women wears traditional jewellery pattern of
Peshawas

6. Maharashtrian folk dance
‘Powada’ is the dance from the showcases the
lifetime achievement of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Lawani and Koli dance entertains the Maharashtrians
with its music and rythym

7. Festivals
Shivjayanti – 19th February : This day is celebrated in the honour
of Shivaji Maharaj – The great ruler of maharashtra
Ganesh Chaturthi:
Lord ganesha’s idol are worshiped for 10 days
Gudhi-padawa : The Marathi new
year , 1st day of month “Chaitra ”

8. Festivals
Pola : this festival marks respect to cattles. Cattle
procession taken across the village
Nag-Panchami : It is celebrated
to worship snake god

9. Cuisine
Konkan
*The cusine with a combination of
Malvani,Gaud Sarawat Brahmin and
Goan cuisines.
*The Konkan food has a lot of coconut
In it and strong in masalas, red chillies and
Coriander.
Mirchi-Bhakri
*The cuisine for the interior
Maharashtra or the Vidarbha area.
*The spicy Kolhapuri food emphasizes on
chattni.and bhakar of bajra.
Puran poli (main food
maharashtra)

10. Fast food
Origin : Mumbai
Origin : Pune

11. Pandharichi Vari:
Pandharichi Vari is an annual pilgrimage in Maharashtra that
starts from Alandi near Pune and ends in Pandharpur, a distance of
more than 205 km. The vari consists of hundreds of thousands of
pilgrims on foot, walking relentlessly for 20-21 days, braving all sorts
of weather conditions, for this is the peak period of monsoon in
Maharashtra.

12. Agriculture in Maharashtra
Rice in Konkan ,
Cotton, Maize, Sugarcane, Wheat, Bajra ,Jowar in entire
Maharashtra,

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