Maharashtra Cities Revive Traditional Diwali Morning Music Concerts
Traditional Diwali morning musical concerts, known as Diwali Pahat, are being revived across Maharashtra cities like Pune, Thane, and Nashik. These events feature classical, devotional, and folk performances by renowned artists such as Viraj Joshi, Rahul Deshpande, and Kalapini Komkali. While Pune maintains its unique early-morning concert tradition, Thane expands its celebrations to a five-day cultural festival, and Nashik hosts its 28th Padwa Pahat with special honours for local dignitaries. These initiatives aim to preserve and promote the region's rich musical heritage during Diwali.
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freepressjournal broke this story on 3 Nov, 01:36 pm. Other outlets followed.