Vocalist Rahul Deshpande’s Ashadhi Wari Resonates With Nagpur Citizens For a few hours on Sunday evening, the journey to Pandharpur took on a new dimension in Nagpur as acclaimed vocalist Rahul Deshpande’s Abhangawari concert recreated the devotional fervor of the Ashadhi Wari. The event unfolded at the Kavivarya Suresh Bhat Auditorium, where chants of "Ram Krishna Hari" filled the air, drawing a packed audience. Deshpande’s performance, dedicated to Maharashtra’s revered saint-poets, blended Hindustani classical music with the timeless poetry of the Bhakti tradition, offering a musical pilgrimage through the verses of Warkari saints. The concert opened with a traditional gajar, setting a devotional tone before Deshpande transitioned into ragadari compositions, abhangs, and bhajans cherished by generations of devotees. His sister, Deepti Mate, joined him onstage for part of the performance, adding a familial touch to the spiritual celebration. Among the compositions featured were Rajasa Sukumara, Pandharpuricha Nila, Kam Krodh Amhi Marava, Bhagyada, Shriranga Vitthal, Jagadodharana, Khel Mandiyela, Lakshmi Vallabha, and the concluding Savale Parabrahma in Bhairavi. Familiar favorites like Kanada Raja Pandharicha drew loud applause, with many audience members joining Deshpande in chorus, transforming the concert into a communal celebration of Warkari heritage. The performance culminated in a collective Vitthal gajar, as hundreds of voices rose together in chants of "Vitthal Vitthal," evoking the atmosphere of the annual Ashadhi Ekadashi pilgrimage to Pandharpur. For Nagpur’s audience, the event was more than a concert—it was an opportunity to relive the spirit of the Wari without leaving the city.#kavivarya_suresh_bhat_auditorium #rahul_deshpande #ashadhi_wari #warkari_saints #abhangawari_2026
RSS Chief Emphasizes Character Building as Core Mission at Nagpur Event Mohan Bhagwat, the RSS chief, delivered a speech at the “Priya Yashwantrao” event in Nagpur, organized by the Vidarbha unit of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), to commemorate the birth centenary of Prof Yashwantrao Kelkar, the organization’s founding architect. Speaking at the Kavivarya Suresh Bhat Auditorium in Reshimbagh, Bhagwat asserted that the essence of the RSS’s organizational work lies in shaping individuals through “manushya nirman” (character building). He emphasized that every RSS volunteer, regardless of the platform they work on, must prioritize cultivating better human beings as their primary task. Bhagwat drew a metaphor from nature, stating that “a bird flies using both its wings,” and likened this to the necessity of balancing “gyan” (knowledge) and “karma” (action) to achieve spiritual and personal growth. He highlighted the importance of patience and perseverance, noting that “all endeavours take time” and that the Sangh’s history over the past century demonstrates how resolve leads to fulfillment at the right moment. Reflecting on Kelkar’s legacy, Bhagwat described his work as rooted in eternal principles, stating that recognizing and living by fundamental truths is the methodology that guided Kelkar’s efforts to expand the organization. He framed the event as an intellectual and moral awakening, stressing that the words shared during the program are meant to take root in participants’ minds and bring about transformative change in their lives. Bhagwat also addressed the current context, urging the RSS to capitalize on its favorable phase to expand its work.#mohan_bhagwat #akhil_bharatiya_vidyarthi_parishad #kavivarya_suresh_bhat_auditorium #priya_yashwantrao #vidarbha_unit
NMC House Set for Stormy Question Hour as Civic Issues Take Center Stage The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) general body meeting, scheduled for Wednesday at the Kavivarya Suresh Bhat Auditorium, is poised to become a contentious session as corporators prepare to raise a wide array of issues related to governance, enforcement, and civic welfare. The agenda includes discussions on illegal hoardings, encroachments, infrastructure gaps, and compensation for civic workers, reflecting growing pressure on the administration to address long-standing concerns ahead of critical policy decisions. A pending question from the March 20 meeting is expected to resurface, focusing on illegal hoardings. Corporator Vijay Zalke will seek clarity on the civic body’s policy and the total number of commercial hoarding permissions granted. The issue has repeatedly emerged due to safety risks and allegations of selective enforcement. Leader of opposition Sanjay Mahakalkar has also raised concerns about whether FIRs are being registered against unauthorized hoardings, banners, and posters, highlighting the persistent gap between regulations and on-ground action. Encroachments in the form of unauthorized weekly markets are set to spark debate. Lawyer Sanjaykumar Balpande has flagged the proliferation of such markets in high-density commercial areas like Itwari, Gandhibagh, and Ganjipeth. His query seeks accountability over which department is responsible for enforcement and demands data on fines collected over the past year—a matter that has drawn repeated complaints from traders and residents. Human cost and compensation-related issues are likely to add an emotional dimension to the proceedings.#sanjay_mahakalkar #vijay_zalke #nmc_house #kavivarya_suresh_bhat_auditorium #sanjaykumar_balpande
