Our Mission

We are a non-profit charitable organization (501(c)(3)) serving the Greater Seattle population. Our mission is to promote the Maharashtrian cultural ties and tradition within the community, to promote events and activities that help maintain the cultural heritage of Maharashtra, a western state in India. We also invest back in the community by hosting charity events.

Seattle Maharashtra Mandal was formed on April 27th 1993.

Our Tax Id is: 91-1599770

(Tax documents here)

Below are some of the activities we are involved in:

Activities we are Involved In

Cultural and Religious Events

We organize and celebrate the Marathi festivals like Makar Sankrant, Holi, Ganeshotsav, and Diwali. These festivals give the community a chance to renew their cultural and religious ties and provide unique opportunities to the children to learn about Marathi culture and heritage.

Art Events and Competitions

We host several competitions to promote the Marathi art and culinary skills – Akash Kandil (Traditional Sky Light), Rangoli (art of drawing motifs on the floor), Marathi cuisine competitions. We also provide platform to the local talents in Music and Dance by organizing performances and events in performing arts.

Charity Events

We invest back in the community by organizing various charity events – periodic food-cloth drives, fundraisers (Tsunami, Katrina, etc). We have donated money to organization providing education to under privileged children in India. We have also participated in ‘Adopt a family for Christmas’ and have adopted families.

Social Events

We organize social events like picnic and fun-fairs to encourage people getting together as a community. During these events we host sports camps (Cricket) and tournaments for kids that helps them learn the sports that are played in India and enjoy the outdoors.

Theater Events

Each year, we organize theater production show feature the best of Marathi theatre. Keeping the theatrical tradition alive, we present plays in Marathi performed by talented local artists. We also, organize Natak Mohatsav (Drama Festival) performed by professional theatrical groups from India.

Publications

We annually publish a magazine – Sarathi – with verity of literary articles poems, etc., to promote local Marathi writers, poets as well as to provide unique to the children to learn about Marathi literature and also enable to contribute to it. We also publish a Newsletter – “Sa. Na. Vi. Vi.” (approximately monthly), to keep the community aware of various community events and activities.

Our History
मागे वळून पाहताना 

(If you have more info or photos, please send them to webmaster@seattlemm.org, we will update the website with the info you provided.)

Meet the Executive Commitee 2024
  • Highest number of programs organized by EC in 2024, in the past 31 years.
  • New Membership record of 580 members.
  • 2000+ Newsleter subscribers
  • Instagram followers number increased from single digit to 1000 +

Programs/events organized by Executive Committee 2024

1. Sankrant (Bornahan and Tilwan, Khadyamela, Vaan, New EC intro, Best stall food competition, Games for Kids and Adults, Dance floor )
2. Marathi Bhasha Divas – Abhangvaani Musical Concert, Presenations related to Marathi Bhasha by members , Games of Marathi Bhasha
3. Mandar Bhide Stand up comedy Show – Shubha Mangal Sawadhan
4. Talent show
5. Blood Drive with Bloodworks
6. Natak – Charchoughee
7. Swarali – Local Artists Musical Concert, Mandal’s 31st Anniversary celebration with all past presidents
8. Natya Mahotsav (3 Natak – TV2OTT , Rajicha Mor, Half Bachelor)
9. Mother’s Day Nisarg Bhatkanti (Trail walk)
10. Nrutya Karyashala
11. Jagatik Yog Divas
12. Pangat – Senior meet
13. Sankarshan Via Spruha (stage show)
14. 5K Run/ Walk Fund raiser for Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center
15. Summer Picnic (Drawing /Mehndi Activity, Games, Karaoke)
16. Mangalagaur: included spouses and families (not limited to ladies only), Ukhana Spradha, Miss and Mrs Shravan Spardha, pot luck
17. Ganeshotsav – Dhol Tasha  Lezim Mirvanuk, 2 Lezim Dances, Atharvasheersha Pathan, Roop Ganeshache Kids Drawing Activity, 2 Chief Guests
18. Navratra Program: Bondala with Khirapat, Dandiya with DJ, Devi Arati, Food stalls
19. Geet Ramayan by Shreedhar Phadke
20. Diwali Utsav in Bellevue Square Mall (2 10 feet X 10 feet Rangoli, mannequins display, kids activity, cultural programs)
21 . Diwali Pahat – Soorprabha (with local artists), with Faral distribution

Programs/Events – In collaboration
22. Geet Ramayan by local artists – organized by ISKCON temple
23. India Day Parade – TTA
24. Independance Day Parade – Consulate of India, Seattle
25. Utsav Independace Day – Lezim Dance, Parade
26. Speech by Shenhvan’s Ashok Deshmane
27. All Volunteers meeting with BMM President
28. Redmond Lights – Redmond city

Marathi Movies by SMM:
1. Aaichya Gavat Marathit Bol
2. Shivrayancha Chhava
3. Gaarud
4. Phullwanti

Marathi Movies in Collaboration
1. Alibaba Aani Chalishitale Chor – Prime Media
2. Nach Ga Ghuma – Prime Media
3. Swargandharva Sudhir Phadke – BMM
4. Navra Maza Navsacha 2 – NAFA

Online programs arranged in 2024 for more members involvement

1) Patang and Tilgul (sugarfree) Making Workshop – in January
2) Shiv-Charitra Gatha For Shivjayanti – Online Singing Program
3) Hastakshar and Vaktrutva Spardha – For Marathi Bhasha Din in Feb
4) Baipanachi Katha – Manogat and interview of successful ladies in diff fields – for Woman’s day in March
5) Mazi Kavita Mazi Abhivyakti – Jagatik Kavita Dina nimitta
6) Gudhi Making and Gathee Making workshops – For Gudhi Padwa in April
7) Maharashtra Maza – Samuhgaan/ Nrutya – for Maharashtra Day in May
8) Cooking with Dads – For Father’s Day in June
9) Ruchkar Upwas – for Chaturmass in August
10) Swagat Bappache – Ganapati Sajavat Photos Sharing – in September
11) Navratrinimitta Saraswati Chihna and Devicha Mukhavata drawing workshop – September
12) Origami Rangoli workshop for Diwali – October

Other 

SARATHI Diwali Ank
Yuva Food Drive (with Seva organizaion), Winter Clothes Drive (Porchlight), Toy Drive (Seattle Children’s Hospital)
GBM for BMM Convention
Charity – Fred Hutch, Snehvan
Dhol-Tasha (with Shiva Pathak), Lezim, Zanj – Training + Practices
BMM Initiative Karaoke – Online 4 sessions,
SMM Library announcement and started book collection

Meet the Executive Commitee 2023

Programs/events organized by Executuve Committee 2023

1. Sankrant
2. Marathi Bhasha Divas and Rahul Solapurkar’s speech
3. Swarotsav – Mahesh Kale Musical Concert
4. Dazzling Maharashtra – Musical Concert by Rahul Ranade for Gudhi Padwa
5. Mother’s Day Nisarg Bhatkanti (Trail walk)
6. Vitthal Geeti Gava – Local Artist Musical concert for Ashadhi Ekadashi
7. Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra
8. BMM Pradeshik Maitri Melava 2 days – Hee Vaat door jate (Musical program by Portland Mandal), Premachya Gava Jave by Vancouver Mandal, TVtoOTT by SMM, BConnect, Khadyamahotsav, BMM initiatives progrms (Shala, Yuva, Uttranrang, Karaoke)
9. Annual Summer Picnic
10. Mangalagaur
11. Marathi Natak – Niyam V Ati Lagoo
12. Ganeshotsav with Shiva Dhol Tasha Pathak
13. Talent Show
14. Diwali Utsav in Bellevue Sq. Mall (2 10×10 Fee Rangolis, Mannequins, Kids activity, Cultural Programs)
15. Diwali Program – Prahar Rang (Local Artist Musical Concert)
16. Swaryatra – Musical Concert by Anirudhha Joshi

Programs/Events – In collaboration
17.Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Sant Tukaram – Shakti ani Bhakticha Sangam – organized by ISKCON
18. Redmond Lights – by Redmond City
19. Datta Jayanti – in partnership with Sai temple

Marathi Movies in collaboration
1. Valvi- Prime India
2. Jhimma 2
3. Baipan Bhaari Deva

Yuva Mandal activities –

Yuva Meet n Greet – Guest Speaker Isha More
Sofia Way food drive by Yuva on Mangalagaur Day
Sofia Way Fresh cooked food Donation

Meet the Executive Committee 2022

Programs/ Events organized by SMM EC 2022

1. Sankrant
2. Marathi Bhasha Divas
3. Van Gogh chi Chittarkatha – Online Painting workshop
4. Pawankhind Marathi Movie
5. Geet Ramayan by IPAP Local artists
6. Marathi Natak – Ashrunchi Zali Phule
7. Interview and Career Guidance by Dr. Anand Deshpande, Persistent System
8. Karmayog EK Amulya Tatvadnyan – Online talk by Mrs. Meena Kulkarni
9. Yuva Meet and Greet
10.Kids Camp (3 workshops – Acting, Writing and Art plus Father’s Day T shirt Activity)
11. Summer Picnic
12. Yodhha Sanyasi Vivekanand: Shr. Rahul Solapurkar Speech
13. Mangalagaur
14. Ganeshotsav with Dhol Tasha Procession
15. Marathi Natak – Moruchi Mavshi
16. Diwali Utsav in Bellevue Square Mall (2 10×10 feet Rangolis, Mannequins, Kids activitiy, Culural Programs)
17. Talent Show (kids and Adults)
18. Marathi Natak by Local Artist – Ithe Ghotalala Sotu

Programs/Events – In collaboration
1. Veer Savarkar Spoorthi Gatha – Online Program by Tanjavur Nryutya SHala
2. Redmond Lights – by Redmond City
3. Datta Jayanti – in partnership with Sai temple

Meet the Executive Committee 2021

Programs/Events Organized by EC 2021

1. Arya Ambekar Live in Concert (Online)
2. Lavanyavati – बैठकीच्या आणि फडावरच्या ठसकेबाज लावण्या! (Online)
3. Kite Making Event (Online)
4. Sankrant Photo booth and Vaan Distribution
5. Marathi Bhasha Divas – Dene Kusumagrajanche – नटसम्राट Naatak Abhivachan and Vi. Va Shirwadkar Kavita sadarikaran
6. Rangat-Sangat – Paint Night with Mayur Kadu – Online Painting workshop for Valentine’s Day
7. Knock Knock Celebrity – A musical Marathi Play
8. Sachinmay – Pravas Eka Suvarna Karkirdicha (Online/Live streaming)
9.Kids Camp In-person – Unhali Shibir
10. Annual Summer picnic with 2 Pathanatya
11. Ganeshotsav with Dhol Tasha Lezim Procession on the road
12. Maharashtrachi Sanskruti – Hastakala Exhibition and Spardha
13. Diwali Utsav in Bellevue Sq Mall (Online, Stage Programs were pre-recorded due to pandemic restrictions)
14. Diwali Pahat with Faral – Musical Concert

  • Meet 2019 Executive Committee
  • Sankrant
  • SMM Talent show
  • Kids Camp and Sr citizens meetup
  • SMM Picnic
  • Ganeshotsav
  • Dandiya
  • Diwali celebrations at Bellevue Square
  • Diwali
  • Meet 2018 Executive Committee
  • Sankrant
  • SMM Silver Jubilee Celebrations
  • SMM Talent show
  • Musical – Marathi Astitva
  • Marathi comedy natak – Nau Koti Sattavaan Lakh
  • Kids Camp and Sr citizens meetup
  • SMM Picnic
  • Amhi Ani Amche Baap
  • Ganeshotsav
  • SMM Business Event
  • Dandiya
  • Diwali celebrations at Bellevue Square
  • Diwali
  • New membership record of 500+ members
  • New website started on occasion of Gudhi Padwa.
  • Membership established a new record of 328
  • Katyar Kaljat Ghusli movie shown in two theaters at one time, attended by 550 attendees!
  • Membership reached a record 273
  • SMM started Marathi school.
  • SMM celebrated 50 years of the formation of the state of Maharashtra.
  • Shown 2 shows of “Mee Shivaji Raje Bhosale Boltoy” movie attended by 500+ members
  • Hosted “Ayushyavar Bolu Kaahi” event.
  • Swarali group’s musical show.
  • SMM started offering 4 free programs every year – Sankrant, Holi, Picnic, and Ganeshotsav.
  • BMM Convention held in Seattle, attended by 2700+ attendees, the most profitable Convention until then, and first one to divert part of surplus to charities.
  • At BMM Convention in Atlanta, SMM proposed for the next Convention to be held in Seattle
  • SMM representation by Swarali at BMM Convention in New York
  • First Natya-Mahotsav with by Suyog Productions.
  • For the first time an SMM-program was hosted by another mandal – Moruchi Maushi hosted by Oregon Marathi Mandal
  • Sarathi, SMM’s annual magazine is inaugurated.

Marathi Nataks Over the Years

The Seattle Maharashtra Mandal has a great tradition to host, and bring Marathi Nataks to all our members. The following are various Nataks brought by the Mandal over the years:

  • 1993 – <please let us know if you know this!>
  • 1994 – Tumche Amche Gaane (Ratnakar Matkari)
  • 1995 – Wichha Mazi Puri Kara
  • 1996 – Shantecha karta chaalu aahe
  • 1997 – Shrikrishnachi Raam Kahani
  • 1998 – Moruchi Maushi
  • 1999 – Kanadiney kela Marathi Bhratar
  • 2000 – Lekuray Udanda Jaali, First Natya Mahotsav by Suyog productions
  • 2001 – Soujanyachi Aishi Taishi
  • 2002 – Dinuchya Sasubai Radhabai
  • 2003 – Waryawarchi Waraat & Eka Rawiwarchi Kahani
  • 2004 – Lagnachi Bedi
  • 2005 – Jawaee Maza Bhala
  • 2006 – <please let us know if you know this!>
  • 2007 – Chaar Diwas Premache
  • 2008 – Gela Madhav Kunikade
  • 2009 – Ab Tera Kya Hoga & Mhais
  • 2010 – Yada Kadachit and Matichya Bhinti
  • 2011 – No nataks this year, Martahi DJ Program was held
  • 2012 – Aasu ani Hasu & Tee Phularani
  • 2013 – Eka Lagnachi Goshta & Standup Comedy Show
  • 2014 – Nataks by CalAA and San Diego mandal, also Natya Mahotsav
  • 2015 – Samewar Taali & Sangeet Vastraharan
  • 2016 – Sangeet Vastraharan, Selfie, Kaarti Kaljaat Ghusli
  • 2017 – Shantech karta chalu aahe
  • 2018 – Nau Koti Sattavvan Lakh, Amhi Ani Amche Baap
  • 2022 – Asrunchi Zaali Phule (April) – Subodh Bhave, Shailesh Datar, Umesh Jagtap and Seema Deshmukh
  • 2022 – Moruchi Mavshi (October) Bharat Jadhav in Lead role
  • 2023 –  Shivrayanche vyapar ani Vyavasthapan Shastra (February) – Solo Speech by Rahul Solapurkar
  • 2023 – Dazzling Maharashtra – Musical Program – Mrunmayee Deshpande, Rahul Ranade, Sharayu Date, Anandi, Chaitanya, Mayur Sukale
  • 2023 – Maharashtrachi Hasya Jatra (July) – Sameer Choughule, Gaurav More, Dattu More, Shivali, Priyadarshini, Vanita Kharat,
  • 2023 – Niyam V Ati Lagoo (September) – Sankarshan Karhade, Amruta Deshmuh, Prasad barve, Adhokshaj Karhade (Team manager)
  • 2024 – Shubha Mangal Savadhan – Standup Comedy Show by Mandar Bhide
  • 2024 – Charchoughee (April) – Rohini Hattangadi, Mukta Barve, Kadambari Kadam, Parna Pethe, Chandrakant Kulkarni (director)
  • 2024 – Sankarshan Via Spruha (July) – Sankarshan Karhade, Spruha Joshi, Gandhar Jog (Tabla), Veenay Cheulkar (Keyboard)
  • 2024 – Natya Mahotsav – TVtoOTT (Dir Jayant Bhopakar), Rajicha Mor (Dir: Isha Tarte), Half Bachelor (Dir: Sanjay Raut) (June)
  • 2024 – Geet Ramayan by Shreedhar Fadke (October)

We are committed to make SMM the best resource to help maintain the cultural heritage of Maharashtra. Here are our numbers to prove it!

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2024 Members
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