Report on Marathi Bhasha Diwas Celebration

Event Flow:

The Marathi Bhasha Diwas was celebrated with great enthusiasm and participation. The event aimed to emphasize the importance of the mother tongue in personal and intellectual development.

1. Welcome Address:
   • Dr. Vijay Songire warmly welcomed the audience and set the tone for the event.
2. Importance of Marathi Bhasha Diwas:
   • Dr. Vijay Songire elaborated on the significance of Marathi Bhasha Diwas and its role in preserving and promoting the Marathi language.
   • The Librarian, Mr. Rajendra Sawant too shared his insights on the origin and development of Marathi Language
3. Address by the Principal:
   • Principal Dr. Muktha M. Jacob delivered a speech on the development of the Tamil language and its impact on other languages, highlighting linguistic diversity and cultural exchange.
4. Faculty/ Students’ Speeches:
   • Various faculty members spoke about the importance of the mother tongue in an individual’s personal and professional development. Their speeches emphasized how language plays a crucial role in shaping identity and cognitive abilities.
   • Few students from the college shared their views on Marathi Bhasha Diwas. The speech on Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhary, Shyam chi Aai and one Marathi poem graced the event.
5. Anchoring:
   • The event was beautifully anchored by Dr. Vijay Songire and Ms. Mukti Manai, ensuring a smooth flow of the program.

6. Faculty, Staff and Non Teaching- Lunch ( Maharashtrian Thali) was arranged by the department of Hospitality Studies of St. John College of Humanities and Science for all.

Organizing Committee and Support:

• The Marathi Bhasha Diwas event was meticulously organized by Dr. Vijay Songire, Mr. Rajendra Sawant, and Ms. Mukti Manai.
• The non-teaching staff played a significant role in making the event successful.
• Mr. Mannan Khorakiwallah also extended his valuable support in organizing the event.

The celebration of Marathi Bhasha Diwas was a successful and insightful event that reinforced the importance of the mother tongue in developing talent and abilities. The contributions of the speakers and organizing committee made the event informative and impactful. Attendees left with a renewed appreciation for their linguistic heritage and the role of language in shaping identities.