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ABOUT US
Introduction
Marathi Vishwa, New Jersey was incorporated on
July 8, 1978 as a cultural, educational, social
service and non-profit organization which represents
the Marathi-Speaking people from India in New
Jersey. It is the largest organization of its
kind outside India. Marathi Vishwa was founded
in 1978 by six families in New Jersey. It received
its tax-free status in the following year.
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| Marathi
Vishwa Founder members (1978) |
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The Marathi
community in India has always been in the forefront
of social reforms and the struggle for freedom from
the British and Mughal emperors. Maharashtrians have
been pioneers in the movements to eradicate untouchability
and women's illiteracy.
Today, Marathi Vishwa is the leading voice of the
Marathi-Indian community in New Jersey. Its membership
has reached 660 families and is growing very rapidly.
The organization has consistently strived to enhance
the quality of its programs. Most recently, it has
tried to focus the attention of its membership on
projects such as the Peace Corps and a Community Center.
Marathi Vishwa membership year starts with Ganeshotsav
in August. Other programs during the year include:
Diwali, Sankrant, Geeta Jayanti, Sahitya Kunj (a literary
meet of the local talent), SoorBahar (a day filled
with Indian Classical Music), Vasantotsav (Children's
program), MV Games Day, Garba/Cooking Competition,
Interstate Marathi one-act play competitions and prestigious
classical dance competition – Zalak. Also, we
have Marathi plays and other programs by local artists
as well as artists from India. |
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Mission
Statement The purpose
of Marathi Vishwa is to unite and organize
the Marathi speaking Indian community
in the United States with the goal of
preserving its cultural heritage. In addition,
the organization aims to encourage its
members to extend charitable efforts for
the service of the American people.
Objectives
- To educate children in the language,
culture, and music of India.
- To foster better understanding of
Indian culture among US-born Indian
children.
- To enrich the cultural heritage of
Marathi community by promoting its music,
literature and social traditions.
Accomplishments
Currently
we :
- Operate Sunday Schools for children
to learn Marathi language, history,
and culture.
- Sponsor Indian Classical Music and
Marathi Dramas.
- Run a Library of over 3,000 Marathi
Books, Novels etc.
- Offer scholarships for higher education.
- Conduct an annual essay competition
to encourage the interest of the youth
in India's history, culture, and economy.
In the
past, we have:
- Organized food drives for the needy
during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
- Organized bone marrow drive and blood
drive for leukemia and cancer patients.
- Donated food, clothing, and medical
supplies to the victims of El Nino in
Central America and to earthquake victims
in India.
Marathi Vishwa is your organization.
Please get involved and support the community.
Let us know how we can improve the service
and quality of the programs.
MV By-laws updated 07/23/2008
Friend of Marathi Vishwa
- Uday Gogate
- Gouri Chaudhary
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