Bahinabai Chaudhari has been recognised and revered as a Khandeshi language poet posthumously. Her entire life was shrouded in pain and battling grievances. However, the brave lady never relinquished and kept fighting in the face of perils with absolute tenacity. Poetry became a getaway of expressing and venting her pent-up feelings and that is why […]Read More
She was looked upon with disdain, for she was a courtesan’s daughter. Courtesan – her entire life revolved around this very word. She was scorned and harassed to the extent that she began detesting her radiant and exquisite beauty and this profession. She never wished to walk in her mother’s footsteps. After being denigrated, condemned, […]Read More
She was a Dalit on top of that a woman. She was born in an era when Dalits were not even allowed to drink from the same well let alone enter the temple. Facing the society was not easy at all. She was attacked left, right, and center. However, she broke all the prisons and […]Read More
Samarth Ramdas, also known as Ramdas Swami, emerges from the annals of history as a beacon of unwavering faith and spiritual wisdom. His life, teachings, and remarkable achievements continue to inspire generations. Let us delve into the essence of this revered saint. Born as Narayan Suryajipant Thosar around 1608 CE in the village of Jamb, […]Read More
Sant Tukaram Maharaj, also known as Tuka, Tuko Baraya, and Tukoba, was a 17th-century Marathi saint who left an indelible mark on the Bhakti movement in Maharashtra. His life was dedicated to devotion, poetry, and social reform. Tukaram was born in Dehu village, Maharashtra, around 1598 or 16081. His unwavering devotion was directed towards Vithoba, […]Read More
Mardani Khel has a long history if we trace it back. It began in the early 1600s with the rise in the popularity of guerrilla warfare also known as ganimi kava. It was during this time when Shivaji was also fighting against the Deccan kings and the Mughals. The Mughals were heavily armed and they […]Read More