Today was another wonderful and engaging session at both MH Marathi Shala and Manteca Marathi Shala. Despite a busy day filled with Science Fair, Olympiad, and other activities, we had a strong attendance of 43 kids at MH Marathi Shala, with Batch 1 – 28 kids and Batch 2 – 15 kids. MH Marathi Shala...
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Contest: Raising Awareness & Learning Facts About Lord Ganesha
Aapli Marathi Shala is excited to announce a special contest to celebrate and raise awareness about Lord Ganesha (आपले गणपती बाप्पा), focusing on his eight forms (अष्टविनायक) and six other famous Ganesha temples in Maharashtra. This contest is designed to engage our next generation and parents, helping them learn real facts about Ganpati Bappa’s rich...
Marathi Shala Session Recap Feb 1st 2025- Post Mid-Term Assessment
After the Mid-Term Assessments, yesterday’s Marathi Shala session was a refreshing and engaging learning experience for our students. We had a great turnout, with 27 kids attending Batch 1 and 20 kids attending Batch 2. The session was a perfect blend of cultural learning, language development, and assessments for those who missed the previous week....
Makar Sankranti Kite Flying Festival at Aapli Marathi Shala – January 19, 2025
A Joyous Celebration of Tradition, Togetherness, and Festivities! On January 19, 2025, Aapli Marathi Shala hosted a grand Makar Sankranti Kite Flying Festival, bringing together kids, parents, and community members for a vibrant celebration of our rich traditions. The enthusiasm was infectious, as families gathered to fly kites, engage in festive activities, and enjoy a...
Celebrating India’s 75th Republic Day at Aapli Marathi Shala
On January 26th, 2025, Aapli Marathi Shala and Community proudly celebrated India’s 75th Republic Day, honoring the adoption of the Indian Constitution. This significant day was marked with patriotic enthusiasm, cultural learning, and community bonding. A Day of Learning and Celebration The event began with our enthusiastic Shala kids reciting Prarthana and Shlokas, setting a...
Marathi Shala Kids Mid Term Assessments Prep Updates
We are excited to inform you that the upcoming Marathi Shala Mid-Term Assessments will be conducted on Saturday (Jan 25th in Shala Times). We are happy with the progress our students have made—they are showing great interest in learning Marathi, exploring cultural traditions, and our heritage. Our aim is to create a fun and engaging learning experience by...
Highlights of Today’s Marathi Shala Session Jan18th 2025
Today’s Shala session was primarily focused on Mid-Term Assessments, and it was wonderful to see the enthusiasm among our students as they prepared for their evaluations. Here’s a detailed recap of today’s activities: Attendance Overview: Batch 1 Highlights: Group 1: Group 2: Batch 2 Highlights: Group 1: Focused on revising Swar, Vyanjane, Ank, Rang, and...
About Marathi Keertan Sewa
What is Keertan / Kirtan (कीर्तन)? Basically, Keertan is a traditional form of spiritual storytelling and devotional singing that combines भक्ती (devotion) with ज्ञान (knowledge). It is deeply rooted in Marathi culture and is performed with the aim of revealing moral values, holy teachings, and cultural heritage. Through melodious singing (अभंग & ओव्या), engaging storytelling...
MH & Manteca Marathi Shala: First Session of the New Year (January 4th, 2025)
Happy New Year to all!After a long holiday season, we were delighted to kick off our first Shala session of 2025 yesterday for MH Shala and Friday for Manteca Shala. While the attendance was lower than usual with 35 kids present for MH Shala and 6 kids present for Manteca branch (as many students were...
Maharaj’s Management Skills: Lessons for the Modern World
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Management Skills: Lessons for the Modern World Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the legendary Maratha king, was not just a brave warrior but a visionary leader and an exceptional manager. His governance model, military strategies, and administrative intelligence remain a shining example of effective leadership. For the younger generation, particularly those living in America...