A massive statue of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the second ruler of the Maratha Empire, is being built in Pimpri-Chinchwad’s Moshi. A grand tribute was paid to this under-construction statue by over 100 dhol-tasha groups performing with more than 3,000 dhols and 1,000 tashas. Honestly, it was a sight to behold. The event has now entered the London Book of Records!
A Grand Tribute For Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj’s Statue
On Sunday, September 15, the Hindbhushan Memorial Trust, in association with the Maharashtra State Dhol-Tasha Federation, organised a tribute to Dharmaveer Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj’s statue. Set to be one of the world’s tallest statues dedicated to Hindbhushan, the sight was almost majestic to behold.
As per a report by the Free Press Journal, more than 100 renowned dhol-tasha groups from across Maharashtra came together for this massive celebration. The Pimpri-Chinchwad statue was honoured with the beats of over 3,000 dhols and 1,000 tashas. Thanks to this grand celebration, the event has now entered the London Book of Records, a big achievement for the organisers! X user, @fornaxAR, also posted a video showing visuals from the grand event.
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Statue Expected To Be Complete Soon
According to the same report, the event was organised by the BJP’s Bhosari MLA Mahesh Landge to pay tribute to the Maratha king’s statue. A huge crowd from across Pune had gathered to witness the majestic sight of the still-under-construction statue. Reportedly, many local artists and celebrities also performed at the event, which started around 3 pm and went on until evening.
The statue is expected to be completed soon. It is being built by the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) and the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority. Once finished, it will be the tallest statue dedicated to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in the world!
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The music and melody of thousands of dhols filled the air with energy and pride. What do you think of this grand tribute? Let us know!
Cover Image Courtesy: @fornaxAR
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