Calgary Marathi Association

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟱𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 Gujarati Mandal of Calgary!🎉

The Calgary Marathi Association was honoured to attend the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Gujarati Mandal of Calgary, marking an incredible 50 years of service, culture, and community building.

Reaching this milestone is no small feat. For five decades, the Gujarati Mandal has played a vital role in preserving and promoting its rich cultural heritage while bringing people together across generations. Achievements like these are truly inspiring for community organizations around the world.

Our Board of Trustees' Director Ajay Khanolkar and Special Events Director Rohan Sankhe had the privilege of attending the event and presenting the President of Gujarati Mandal, Viral Gandhi, with a special memento — a beautiful silver frame of Laxmi Mata.

We hope that Maa Laxmi’s blessings bring continued prosperity to the Gujarati Mandal, and that they keep thriving and serving the community for many more years to come.

Here’s to celebrating our shared heritage and supporting one another as we grow together 🤝

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗠𝗔 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆! 🚩

Even half a world away from home, days like today remind us of our shared roots.

On this day in 1960, Maharashtra was formed: and the spirit of Maharashtra travels far beyond its borders. From Calgary to cities around the world, Marathi communities continue to keep our culture alive.

Did you know? Marathi is one of the oldest continuously used languages in India, with roots going back over 1,000 years -- and it was one of the earliest languages to be used for administrative purposes under Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Today, it boasts over 40 dialects spoken across Maharashtra; each adding its own flavor to our shared identity.

Today, we celebrate not just a state, but a rich legacy of language, culture, and resilience.

Wishing all our CMA members a very Happy Maharashtra Day!

जय महाराष्ट्र! 🚩