Aapli Marathi Shala & Community – Celebrating Creativity, Culture, and Connection
We are thrilled to announce the second edition of our much-loved Diwali Ank – Paschimrang 2025, brought to you by Aapli Marathi Shala & Community!
Last year’s debut edition was a huge success with incredible participation across all categories—and we’re proud to share that our online Diwali Ank received over 100,000+ views! This year, we’re building on that momentum and inviting students, parents, and community members to be part of something special once again. Here is the glimpse of Diwali Ank 2024.
✨ Call for Entries:
We welcome original and creative contributions in the following categories:
- ✍️ Articles (लेख)
- 🎨 Rangoli (रांगोळी)
- 🎭 Ukhane (उखाणे)
- 😂 Jokes (विनोद)
- 🍛 Recipes (स्वयंपाक कृती)
- 📚 Stories (कथा)
- 📷 Photography & 🎨 Drawing
- 🧠 Riddles (कोडी) & Crossword Puzzles
- 📝 Poetry (कविता)
Whether you’re a young writer, an artistic parent, or a creative community member — this is your platform to shine!
📧 Submit your entries by: August 31, 2025
📨 Email submissions to: diwaliank@mhshala.org
For marketing reach out team at: mhmarathishala@mhshala.org or diwaliank@mhshala.org
📗 Want a printed copy of Paschimrang 2025? Let us know via email!
📌 Guidelines for Submission:
- All content must be original (Marathi). Let’s keep this AI-free and truly personal!
- Articles and stories: Limit to 1500 words
- Poems: Maximum of 25 lines
- Photographs and artwork: Must be high-resolution
- Limit entries to one per category per person (unless otherwise communicated)
- The Diwali Ank editorial team reserves the right to select entries based on quality and relevance.
- Minor edits for grammar or formatting may be made by the editorial team to enhance readability and consistency.
💫 Why Participate?
- Get featured in a widely viewed digital and print publication
- A chance to preserve and promote Marathi culture through creative expression
- Inspire and be inspired by fellow community voices
- Be part of a cherished tradition that brings us all closer during Diwali!
Let’s come together again to create another memorable, colorful, and cultural celebration of voices through Paschimrang 2025.
Stay tuned for more updates, and start creating!
Jai Hind! Jai Maharashtra!
🌼 Happy (Early) Diwali from Aapli Marathi Shala & Community! 🌼