Grand Felicitation and Haldi-Kunku Ceremony Held by Poladpur Taluka Residents Association

Pune: Pravin Darekar (MLC, President of Mumbai Bank), a native of Poladpur, expressed that city dwellers who live in Pune should not sever their connection with their native village. He emphasized that they should consider the development of both their city and village simultaneously. He was speaking at a grand felicitation ceremony organized by the Poladpur Taluka Residents Association.

On Sunday evening, under the auspices of Pravin Darekar, the ceremony honored Madhuri Tai Misal (State Minister, Maharashtra) and Santosh Medhekar (Entrepreneur) with replicas of the warrior Tanaji Malusare and the historic image of Sinhagad, along with a shawl and an offering of fruits. The event was attended by various dignitaries, including Kisanji Bhosale (President of the Poladpur Taluka Residents Association), Arvind Chavan (Vice President), Sunil Kadam (Vice President), Rajendra More (Secretary), Sachin Parte (Assistant Secretary), Gnaneshwar Salunkhe (Treasurer), Shankar Kharose (Accountant), Lahu Utekar (Assistant Accountant), Raju Kadam (Executive Representative), Dr. Pandurang Jagdale (Advisor), and others.

The felicitation, social gathering, and Haldi-Kunku program organized by the Poladpur Taluka Residents Association received overwhelming support. Around 4,000 to 4,500 residents from Poladpur attended the event. A traditional game of Paithani (a Maharashtrian sari) was held, and 20 women were gifted Paithanis. The famous Poladpur Nath (nose ornament) was also presented. About 68 villages participated in the event, and senior women like Sunanda Upale, Asha Kadam, Chhaya Bhosale, Jayashree More, and Sunanda Pawar were honored.