**Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation Announces Week-Long Celebration to Honor Classical Marathi Language**
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has announced a week-long celebration from October 3 to 9, 2025, to honor the recently designated status of Marathi as a Classical Language.
**State-Level Directive**
This initiative follows a state-level directive declaring October 3 as Classical Marathi Language Day. The entire week will be dedicated to raising awareness and fostering pride in Marathi language and literature.
**Inaugural Lecture**
The celebrations will commence on Friday, October 3, with an inaugural lecture titled “Classical Marathi — Proud Marathi.” The lecture will be delivered by Dr. Prof. Narendra Pathak, a distinguished member of the Sahitya Akademi. The session starts at 11:00 am in the Knowledge Centre on the third floor of the Corporation’s headquarters.
**Session on Orthography**
As part of the week’s programming, on Tuesday, October 7, Janardan Mhatre, noted author and ghazal poet, will conduct a session on “Orthography in Classical Marathi” at 11:00 am. This session will emphasize the importance of correct spelling and pure usage in the language.
**Quiz Competition**
On Wednesday, October 8, a Quiz Competition focused on Marathi language and literature will be held at 11:00 am. Participants will include NMMC officials, staff, and general literature enthusiasts. Prizes, in the form of books, will be awarded immediately to those who answer correctly.
**Poetry Recitation Competition**
The week’s festivities will culminate on Thursday, October 9, with a Poetry Recitation Competition starting at 11:00 am. Participants will recite classical Marathi poems by celebrated poets—original compositions will not be allowed. Each performance will have a time limit of five minutes. This event aims to showcase the beauty and diversity of classical Marathi poetry to a wider audience.
**Registration Details**
Those interested in participating in any of the events must register by October 6, 2025. To register, please contact 9920378574 or 9930020814. Please note that no registrations will be accepted on the day of the event at the venue.
—
*For more details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai and surrounding regions, visit: [https://budgetproperties.in/](https://budgetproperties.in/)*
https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/navi-mumbai-news-nmmc-to-host-classical-marathi-language-week-from-october-39
