300 actors, a grand stage of 350 feet, live horses and the grand entry of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on an elephant!
PCMC Corporation, on occasion of Shiv Jayanti, has organised Asia’s biggest theatre production, Shivgarjana, for all the residents of PCMC, FOR FREE!!!
Shivgarjana is a grand drama written by Indrajit Sawant and produced by Mitraay Productions. The play depicts all the important events in the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Initiated by PCMC Corporation, this play is a part of a 5 day long celebration being held at different venues in the city. The play will be performed at Shivtirth Ground, Bhakti Shakti on 3 days i.e. 17-18-19 Feb’23 starting every day at 7pm.
Along with this Maha Natya (grand theatre), PCMC has arranged many more events to celebrate the Shiv Jayanti this year. There will be a Powada (folk music) performance, speech on the life of Shivaji Maharaj by Dr. Shivratna Shetye and Prashant Deshmukh, Shahiri (another Marathi folk music) and many more happening over 5 days at the following venues.
- Bhakti Shakti Chowk, Nigdi
- Sambhaji Nagar, Near Bird Valley, Chinchwad.
- Dange Chowk, Thergaon.
- H. A. Colony
All the events under this celebration are open for all for free of charge. PCMC Commissioner, IAS Shekhar Singh has urged all the residents to attend these events and also bring friends and family along!
The “Shivgarjana” play will be performed at Shivtirth Ground, Bhakti Shakti on 17-19 Feb’23 starting every day at 7pm.