| Pathare
Prabhu Charities Centenary Year Celebrations |
| 7th October 2001 |
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| The ongoing celebrations of the Pathare Prabhu
Charities reached its grandeur on Sunday 7th October, 2001 at the Dinanath
Mangeshkar Natya Gruha. As per the dress code the Pathare Prabhu men and women
in their traditional attire assembled at the ' Green House' hotel at Vile Parle
at 9:30 a.m. They were served with
cold-drinks and the women were given gazaraas. Five Suhasinis (married women)
performed the Aarti of the Bali Raja. |
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| The procession started at 9:30
a.m. In the forefront of
the procession was the Palkhi carrying the statue of Bali Raja. On the way
members of the Yuva Manch burst crackers. The procession reached Dinanath Mangeshkar Natya Gruha at 9:45 a.m. |
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| Hon. Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Vilasrao Deshmukh
who was the chief guest of the function arrived at 10:00 a.m |
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| Shri Pramod
Navalkarand other Pahare Prabhu members welcomed the chief guest and petals of
flowers were showered on him. Shri Navalkar put the traditional Pathare Prabhu
Pagadi on the Chief Minister's head. Then an Aarti of the Chief Minister
was performed by five Prabhu ladies. |
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| All the trustees of The Pathare Prabhu Charities and editor
of Prabhu Tarun (Shri Vihang Nayak) accompanied the Hon. Chief Minister to the
stage. Ms. Tejashree Kale sang 'Ishastavan'. In his speech Shri Veerpal Rane
said that the Charities had three buildings in 1901, when the Charities was
formed, but as on date it has fourteen buildings, six temples, one Health Resort
(Panchgani) and five Halls. He also mentioned that the Diamond Jubilee
Celebrations of the Charities were graced with the presence of the then governor
of Maharashtra Shri Shriprakash. |
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| Then Shri Pramod Navalkar felicitated the Chief Minister by
giving him a Shawl, Bouquet and coconut. Shri Veerpal Rane did the same honours
to Shri Pramod Navalkar. |
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| Shri Pramod Navalkar then addressed the gathering and cited
an incident which took place in the Vidhan Sabha where Shri Navalkar asked the
chief ministers 19 to 20 questions in a few seconds to which the Chief Minister
spontaneously replied in a few seconds. He also mentioned that it was for the
first time that a Chief Minister had presided over a Pathare Prabhu Community's
function. |
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| Shri Vilasrao Deshmukh then released the Souvenir 'Pathare
Prabhu Charities Shatak Mahotsav Smaranika'. This souvenir has the achievements
and the work carried out by the charities over the last century after
its formation on 22nd September 1901. It also includes the profiles of the
great men and women of our community. |
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| In his speech Shri Deshmukh
highlighted the fact that he and Shri Navalkar were sitting side by side
on the common platform without any arguments though everyday they sit
opposite to each other in the Vidhan Sabha. He praised Shri Navalkar by
saying that he is "Jatiche Bhushan" (pride of the community), "Ashtapailu Vyaktimatva"
(multi-facet personality) and "Shabdo-Prabhu" (good Orator). He also
said that Shri Navalkar had inherited all his qualities from his community.
Describing the Pathare Prabhu community, he said that this community has a rich
heritage which they are maintaining not only in Mumbai but throughout the world.
He further added that this small community with a population of ten-twelve
thousand is crazy about dramatics, classical music and good literature. |
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| Then Shri Deshmukh announced the Prabhu Shri and Prabhu
Shrimati viz. Shri Yogesh S.Rao and Sau. Archana J. Vijayakar
respectively. Shri Vihang Nayak then announced the various gifts given by
various sponserers to the winners. The gifts included |
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Ganapati frame from Chintamani Jewellers
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| Holiday Package from Jogeshwari Resort |
| Two tickets for Bharat Dabholkar's Play |
| Trousers from SHEETAL |
| Slacks and Tops from SPLASH |
| Perfume |
| Wrist Watches from Shri Srinath Pawaskar
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| and unusual gifts like 1 Kg. Garlic, Bedekar's Pickles,
Potatoes, Kirtikar's Parbhi Masala. one coconut, Lijjat's Papad, Tel Poli,
a Watermelon and a Bhopala (Melon) from Prabhu Prabhat and Prabhu Tarun. |
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| After the Interval the welknown Orchestra 'UTSAV'
performed. |
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- Tejas P. Rane &
Amit Kothare
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