diverse in its riches. It has been reflected through its, forts, caves,
palaces known for its rich history, its Saints, philosophers, music,
handicrafts and its festivals with all their colourful rituals and
traditions, all of which amalgamate together to give a true reflection of
Maharashtrian Culture. Religious diversity Some of India's greatest
movements, religious, reformist and ecumenial, were born here. Ranging from
SriChakradhar and his Mahanubhavs, Sri Jnanadev, Sri Tukaram, and their
Warkaris, Samartha Ramdas, Mahatma Phule, Lokmanya Tilak, Baba Amte, Dr.
Babasaheb Ambedkar, and a host of philosophers, reformists, and writers have
immensely enriched the life, Dance and Music Maharashtra has been equally
well known for its music. Its vibrant folk forms like lavnis, povadas,
gondnals and bharuds are a true reflection of the society. Besides India's
greatest treasure on classical music of medieval times the "Sangitratnakara"
was written by Sharang Dev in the 13 th century. Many of India's greatest
stalwarts of music reside and perform here like Bhimsen Joshi, Pandit
Jasraj, Lata Mangeshkar, Bal Gandharva, Kishori Amonkar etc. Maharashtra
also has a flourishing theatre tradition. Two of the most well-known
handicrafts of Maharashtra are Kolhapuri Chappals and the Paithani Sari; its
silk bordered with opulent zari. Commercial Cities Maharashtra also
represents some of India's most industrially and commercially advanced areas
like Mumbai , Pune , Nashik , Aurangabad, Nagpur etc. Festivals Maharashtra
festivals, are a tribute to its rich culture and legacy. Ganesh Festival,
Gokul Ashtami, Diwali, Holi, Dussehra, Padwa etc. provide a common platform
for people from all walks of life to interact with one another. In all
Maharashtra signifies culture and a modern cosmopolitan outlook.
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