Ganraj Maharashtra Mitra Mandal, Greater Noida….Installed Statue of Lord Ganesh..

Maharshtra, is a land of culture and traditions, where religious festivals are great occasions of social entertainment. Various folk dances are performed during festive or special occasions, representing rich its cultural heritage…this traditions being preserved by Marathi people wherever they go…..

Lokrang Kala Sammittee, Mumbai artists presented dhamal…Lavni..folk dance of Maharashtra… Lavani is a combination of traditional song and dance, which particulary performed to the enchanting beats of 'Dholak', an drum like instrument

This dance is performed by attractive women wearing nine-yard saris. The women gyrate on the pulsating beats of traditional music

The word Lavani originates from "Lavanya", meaning beauty. Earlier, this art form dealt with different and varied subject matters such as society, religion, politics, romance, etc

In colorful attires…dil ko dulanewala…dard ko mitanewala….dance..Lavni

Bugadi Mazi sandli Ga….Jata Sataryala…..

Who’s who of Greater Noida ….enjoying fabulous lavni dances…

Raj Kumar Bhati, Manoj Garg, Boby Bhati, Narendra Bhati, and the Grand Old Man and Brain Behind this cultural bonaza to Greater Noida…Shri Chandra Shekhar Garge..(Kaka as he is popular)…briefing Shri Bhati about the history of Lavni…

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Kalakar wearning ghungroo of 1.5kg…….gave superb performances….

Non-Maharashtrians turned in large nos…..enjoying the rhythm of Dholki

Lavani was used as a form of entertainment and morale booster to the tired soldiers during the 18th and 19th century Maratha battle. Many famous Marathi poets like Honaji Bala, Ramjoshi, Prabhakar, etc. contributed to the popularity of Lavani.

Young workers .. with badges…of Ganraj Maharashtra Mitra Mandal……enjoying Lavni….