Events 2025

🙏 नमस्कार मंडळी 🙏

दिवाळीच्या या मंगलमय पर्वावर, संस्कृती, परंपरा, स्वादिष्ट भोजन आणि आपुलकीने भरलेल्या एका अविस्मरणीय दिवाळी कार्यक्रमासाठी आम्ही आपल्याला आग्रहाचे निमंत्रण देत आहोत I

Cultural Program: Share your talent with us! We’re inviting performers to join our cultural program and light up the stage at this year’s festival.

If you’re interested in participating, please send your entries to
Mrs. Akshada Ghosalkar (akshadas54@gmail.com) Below 12 years
Mrs. Ketki Karde (ketkikarde@gmail.com). Above 12 years

If you are ready to take the stage? Please send your final MP3 submission by 9:00 PM on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Don’t forget to include key details about your performance, including its type and duration. Your amazing contributions are what will make this festival special.

Note: We’ve planned some giveaways during our activity segment.

Little Artists: Celebrate the Festival of Lights by helping your child create meaningful Diwali decorations. Our creative station/selfie point will bring this beautiful tradition to life.

Art & Craft Corner:

• Rangoli Masterpieces: Create colorful rangoli designs on paper to symbolize good luck and prosperity.
• Akash Kandil: Decorate/Create a special Akash Kandil (traditional lantern) symbolizing joy and celebration.
• Decorated Diyas: Paint and enhance your very own clay diya or you can use readymade one. The iconic oil lamp that represents the triumph of light over darkness.
• Build/Paint Your Own Diwali Fort (किल्ला): Celebrate Diwali by building your own version of a traditional Killa or fort, honoring the legacy of the legendary Maratha warrior, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
  You are the architect! Create a majestic fort using any materials you like: 
  • Drawings or paintings
  • Wood or cardboard
  • LEGO bricks or other building blocks

Submit your entries to Akshada Ghosalkar by Saturday, October 25^th, 2025

RSVP by: Saturday October 25^th, 2025. 

Click here for RSVP! 

RSVP साठी महत्त्वाच्या सूचना:

दिनांक २५ ऑक्टोबरपर्यंत आपली नोंदणी (RSVP) करणे आवश्यक आहे.

कृपया लक्षात घ्या की, सभागृहाची क्षमता मर्यादित असल्यामुळे ‘प्रथम येणाऱ्यास प्राधान्य’ या तत्त्वावर नोंदणी स्वीकारली जाईल. सभागृहाची क्षमता पूर्ण झाल्यास नोंदणी लवकरच बंद केली जाईल. त्यामुळे, आपली गैरसोय टाळण्यासाठी आपण लवकरात लवकर नोंदणी करावी, ही विनंती.

शेवटच्या क्षणी आलेल्या विनंतीचा विचार करणे आम्हाला शक्य होणार नाही, याची कृपया नोंद घ्यावी I

चला, दिव्यांच्या 🪔 🪔 या उत्सवात सहभागी होऊया!

धन्यवाद,

आयोजक समिती २०२५

नमस्कार मंडळी! 

गणपती बाप्पा मोरया!! 

📅 Saturday, September 13th, 2025
🕔 4.30 PM to 9.00 PM.
📍Lemoyne Community Room, 510 Herman Ave, Lemoyne, PA 17043

Event Highlights:

• Ganapati Aarti
• Activities for Kids and Men’s
• Atharvashirsha recitation
• Cultural Program
• Group/Individual Performances
• Delicious dinner

1. Cultural Program: We’d love to showcase your talent at our upcoming festival celebrations!
   If you’re interested in participating in the cultural program, please send your entries to Mrs. Ketki Karde (ketkikarde@gmail.com).
   Please make sure to include the details of your performance—such as the type and duration—and submit your final MP3 by September 07, 2025 @ 9.00 PM. 
   We can’t wait to see all the amazing contributions and celebrate together!
   Note: Some freebies and gifts are planned during the fun activities segment of the program.
   
2. Make it and Take it Home
   • Ganapati Bappa Making Competition for Kids: Make Bappa from Play Dough.
   • Modak Making Competition for Men: Make Modak from Play Dough.
     
3. Volunteers: We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make our event a success! There are plenty of ways you can contribute—whether it’s food planning, serving, managing the music system. If you’re interested in volunteering, we’d love to have you on board! Please reach out to Mr. Rahul Pawar (rahulanandpawar@gmail.com) and let’s make this event unforgettable together! 
   
4. Volunteers for decoration: Those with creative ideas can lend their ideas and helping hand for Ganapati stage decoration. If you’re interested, please reach out to Mrs. Akshada Ghosalkar (akshadas54@gmail.com).
   
5. Event Registration and Fees
   • Early Bird (before the RSVP deadline):
     Adult Members: $15/person aged 12 years and above.
     Adult Non-Members: $25/person aged 12 years and above.
     Kid Member and Non-Member: $3/person aged between 5 and 12.
     
   • Regular Price (after the RSVP deadline):
     Adult Member and Non-Member: $30/person aged 12 years and above.
     Kid Member and Non-Member: $3/person aged between 5 and 12.
     
   • Admission for kids age below 5 would be free for Members and Non-Members.
     
     RSVP by: September 07, 2025. 
     Click here for RSVP! – https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ganapati-festival
     
     We truly appreciate your support and we hope to hear from you soon.
     
6. Dress Code
   • Ladies: नौवारी साडी किंवा साडी
   • Kids and Mens: Ethnic wear

आपली विनम्र,
सेंट्रल पेनसिल्व्हेनिया मराठी मंडळकार्यकारी समिती

🙏🏽नमस्कार मंडळी! 🙏🏽

📋 Picinic Invitation ⛰

Marathi Mandal of Central Pennsylvania (MMCPA) is excited to invite you to our one-day Picnic.

📅 Date: Sunday, 8^th June
⏰Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍Venue: (Memorial Lake State Park)

What to expect?
1. Fun activities planned
2. Delicious food featuring 🥭Mango/Aam Ras!🥭
3. No stress: Just bring yourself and happy vibes!

Program Fees
Members	Non-Members
Adults: $17 per person	$25 per person
* Children up to 12 years: FREE

Please click here to confirm your participation with payment must be made by 20th May.

Thank You!
MMCPA Committee 2025

Namaskar Mandali,

We are thrilled to invite you to a spiritually enriching evening with renowned scholar Dr. Dhanashree Lele’s lectures on Ramkatha and Dnyaneshwari on Friday, May 9th, 2025 6:00 PM onwards.

Please RSVP to this inspiring event by April 15th, 2025, by filling out this form.

Event Details:
6:00 pm to 6:30 pm: Arrival and Registration
6:30 pm to 7:15 pm: Dinner (boxed if missed)
7:15 pm to 7:30 pm: Cleanup and Stage preparation
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm: Program
9:30 pm: Conclusion and final cleanup

Please note, dinner cannot be consumed while the program is going on. In order to start the program on time, dinner counter will be closed by 7:00 pm. Any members arrive after that time, they will be served dinner in to-go boxes.

Cost:
$17 for members above 12 years
$25 for non-members above 12 years
Kids below 12 are free

We appreciate your donations to MMCPA programs in the past and look forward to your continued support. Individuals interested in sponsoring, please get in touch with any of the board members.

We look forward to your participation and spiritual growth!

Best Regards,
MMCPA

Namaskaar Mandali,

As per the tradition, we will celebrate the Gudi Padwa function at the HARI Temple on Sunday, March 30th, 2025.

Marathi families have been sponsoring this meal for past several years. I am very proud to note that over the past several years, we have enjoyed a BIG attendance for this dinner, almost close to 500+ people!

This has been possible only due to generous support from all of you. I am hoping to have the same support this year as well.

This year, we are planning the menu as follows:

1. Polya
2. Papad
3. Saadhaa Bhaat
4. Gravy Bhajee (Cauliflower–Matar–Potato mixed)
5. Black Eyed Beans (Chavli) Usal
6. Koshimbeer (Yogurt-based, Kakadee–Gajar–Tomato mixed)
7. Jilebee

All the food items needs to be prepared as No Onion and No Garlic.

If you would like to contribute from the above menu please do so by March 24th, it would help greatly to plan the meal. You can sign-up and pick the item you wish to contribute. You can contribute to multiple items per your wish.

If you wish, you can support to sponsor buy-out items like Polya, Jilebee etc. please sign-up using the above link and you can bring the items to the temple.

If you have further questions, I can be reached by email at leena.pattarkine@gmail.com. I will get in touch with you as soon as possible once I receive your email.

Looking forward to your GENEROUS support in making this happen successfully yet again,

Thanks,
On Behalf of all the Marathi families,
Leena Pattarkine

नमस्कार मंडळी!

📋 Cultural Program Invitation 🎭

We’re delighted to invite you to our upcoming FIRST EVENT OF 2025!

Marathi Mandal of Central Pennsylvania – MMCPA Musical Makar Sankranti Event

📅 Date: Saturday, 8^th February
⏰Time: 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍Venue: (Unitarian Church of Harrisburg) 1280 Clover Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17113

👔 Dress Code: Ethnic Wear (Showcase your traditional attire!)

Featuring Special Kids’ Activity:

🪁 🪁 🪁 🪁 🪁 🪁 🪁 🪁 🪁 Kite making & decoration 🪁 🪁 🪁 🪁 🪁 🪁 🪁 🪁 🪁

Submit your readymade decorated/handmade kites to Akshada Ghosalkar by Thursday 6^th February
Drop-off location: 4185 Mountain View Village Apt # 106, Mechanicsburg. PA
Phone +1 (717) 608-9354

Program Fees
Members	Non-Members
Adults: $15 per person	$25 per person
* Children up to 12 years: FREE

Special Announcement: 2025 Membership Registration Now Open!

– Exclusive member benefits
– Special discounts for cultural programs

Event Highlights:
– Kids’ kite exhibition
– Interactive games and entertainment
– Delicious dinner
– Membership information desk

आपल्या सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रमात सहभागी व्हा!

Please click here to confirm your participation with payment by 31^st January

New to Maharashtrian Culture? We’d love to share our traditions with you! Our community welcomes everyone interested in experiencing and learning about Maharashtra’s rich cultural heritage.

Looking forward to spend fun filled evening with you! 🙏

Feel free to forward this invitation to your family and friends.
Please stay tuned for more details…