Culture & Tradition

. Lavani & Tamasha Festivals – Maharashtra’s Folk Dance Celebrations

Where: Pune, Kolhapur, Nashik
 When: Throughout the year (Special festivals during Diwali & Gudi Padwa)

✅ Why Experience It?
✔️ Lavani – Maharashtra’s energetic folk dance, performed with vibrant costumes.
✔️ Tamasha – A traditional Marathi folk theater combining dance, music & storytelling.
✔️ Live performances held in villages & during major festivals.

 Festival Highlights:
✔️ Live Lavani performances in Pune’s Shivaji Mandir.
✔️ Tamasha & Lavani dance competitions during Diwali.
✔️ Traditional performances at Kolhapur’s Ganesh Festival.

 Best Places to Experience: Pune, Nashik, Kolhapur.

 Tip: Watch Lavani performances in local cultural theaters or folk festivals.