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Maharashtra: Popular Kirtankar Baba Maharaj Satarkar Passes Away At 89 In Nerul

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Renowned Kirtankar Baba Maharaj Satarkar has passed away at the age of 89 in Navi Mumbai, Nerul. His cremation is scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, October 27, at 5 pm in Nerul. Prior to the cremation, his body will be placed at Vitthal Rukmini Mandir, opposite Nerul Gymkhana, for the final darshan today evening.

Life and contributions of the Kirtankar

Baba Maharaj Satarkar devoted his life to spreading spirituality, emphasizing the importance of clear speech and pure thoughts. He illuminated the masses through Kirtana. Earlier this year, in February, his wife Rukmini Satarkar, also known as Mai Satarkar, passed away.

Born on February 5, 1936, in Satara, Baba Maharaj received his education up to the 10th grade through English matriculation. Baba Maharaj dedicated his life to the Kirtana and Dnyaneshwari of Lord Vitthal.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed his condolences, describing Satarkar’s passing as a significant loss to the state. He highlighted Baba Maharaj’s melodious voice and impactful presentation style, emphasizing that his contributions would always be remembered.

In 1983, he founded the Chaitanya Spiritual Knowledge Dissemination Institute.

Baba Maharaj and the tradition of Kirtana

The tradition of Kirtana has been passed down through three generations in Baba maharaja’s family. His father, Dnyaneshwar Dada maharaj Gore, was an accomplished mridung player, while his mother, Lakshmibai, had a deep love for Sant Vadhamaya. Cousins Appa maharaj and Anna maharaj played vital roles in Babamaharaj’s development. His grandson continues this tradition.

From the young age of eight, Baba Maharaj led Kirtana sessions alongside his father. He received singing lessons from Purohit buwa and Latafat Hussain Khan Sahab of Agra Gharana from the age of eleven. He organized Kirtan weeks at various locations in Maharashtra, such as Bhandara Dongar, Dehu, Trimbakeshwar, and Pandharpur, where hundreds of thousands of devotees would gather.

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Mumbai Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar bridge should be opened for weighing vehicles: Abu Asim Azmi

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Mumbai: Maharashtra Samajwadi Party leader and MLA has demanded in the assembly that a flyover bridge should be started for heavy vehicles to curb fatal accidents in Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar. Fatal accidents are happening every month in Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar. Earlier there were high tension wires on the bridge built on GM Link Road, then the bridge was closed due to heavy vehicles. Later the wires were also removed and the flyover department has also allowed heavy vehicles to pass, however, heavy vehicles are still not being allowed to move. Today in the House, a demand was made to start the movement of heavy vehicles on this bridge. Abu Asim Azmi said that recently a tragic accident took place here in which three people died.

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Wanted accused in Mumbai 1993 riots arrested after 32 years

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Mumbai: Police have claimed to have arrested one of the most wanted accused involved in the 1993 Mumbai riots. Mumbai’s Wadala police arrested a fugitive accused who was on the run for 32 years during an operation to search for wanted accused. 54-year-old Arif Ali Hashimullah Khan has been arrested from Antop Hill. The accused did not appear in court during the hearing. A warrant was also issued against him, after which the police arrested the accused and presented him in the court and the court ordered his remand. This operation was carried out by Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti and Port Zone DCP Vijay Sagar.

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Sashil Kodiyeri apologizes after tension over Marathi-Hindi controversy

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Maharashtra: In the context of the Mumbai Marathi-Hindi controversy, Shishil Kodia has apologized for his controversial statement. He said that his tweet was misrepresented. I am not against Marathi. I have been living in Mumbai and Maharashtra for the last 30 years. I am a fan of Raj Thackeray. I constantly comment positively on Raj Thackeray’s tweets. I tweeted in my emotions and I made a mistake. This tense and tense atmosphere should end. We need a favorable environment to accept Marathi. So I request you to forgive me for this mistake for Marathi. Earlier, Shishil Kodia had made a controversial statement about Marathi and refused to speak Marathi, due to which MNS workers attacked and pelted stones at Shishil’s company WeWork. After which Shishil has now apologized to X

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