Event President’s Choice West 2023-24
Festive Utsav – Importance of various Hindu Festivals under President Choice Program
Celebrating Tradition, Unity, and Cultural Heritage
Pune, 09th July 2023: MPF Pune West conducted a program under President Choice Program, Festive Utsav, with an aim to spread the social awereness of Hindu Festivals, mesmerized audiences with its grandeur and cultural significance. The event Director Mrs. Shital Mundada and Chairman CA. Pawan Navandhar, and MPF West Forum President Ar. Neeta Nilesh Dhoot. The Program is well attended by MFCT trustees Dr. Ashok ji Ladda and Mr. Purushottam ji Mundada along with other dignitaries from across the Pune. This Program was in collaboration with Ekal Pune Chapter, which is represented by President Vasant ji Rathi, Working President Manoj Behede, Secretary Padma ji Lohia and Treasurer and Pune Yuva Committee President CA. Dinesh Mundada. The Program is well attended by approx. 450 individuals. Around 145 members (out of 180) attended from MPF Pune West.
Festive Utsav, held on 9th July 2023 at Dhruv Global School Auditorium situated at Lavale, Pune. The Team showcased the splendor and essence of various Hindu festivals. The meticulously curated program presented a rich culture of Hindu festivals, highlighting their stories, rituals, and significance. From the joyous celebrations of Gudi Padwa and Ram Navmi in Chaitra to the exuberant revelry of Holi and Rangpanchmi in Phalgun, Festive Utsav truly embodied the essence of each festival. The Ekal Team took the Participation in Akshay Tritiya and Makar Sankranti and rest all the festivals performances done by MPF West members. Total 24 Festivals importance delivered by the President Choice Program Committee. Each performance captured the spirit, traditions, and cultural nuances associated with these revered festivals. Below festivals are depicted with importance and essence.
| Hindu Month | Importance of Festivals Delivered | Performace done on Festival |
| Chaitra | Gudi Padwa, Ram Navmi, Hanuman Janmotsav, & Gangour | Gangour Festival |
| Vaishakh | Akshay Tritiya | Akshay Tritiya |
| Jeshtha | Mahesh Navami | Mahesh Navami |
| Ashadh | Guru Pournima & Ashadhi Ekadashi | Ashadhi Ekadashi |
| Shravan | Badi Teej, Shravan Somwar & Kajri Teej | Teej |
| Bhadrapad | Ganesh Chaturthi, Gokul Ashtami | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| Ashvin | Pitru Paksha, Ghatsthapana, Dusshera & Kojagiri Pournima | Dusshera and Navratri |
| Kartik | Karwa Chouth, Diwali, Goverdhan Puja & Tulsi Vivah | Goverdhan Puja |
| Poush | Poush raviwar, Makar Sankranti | Makar Sankranti |
| Flagun | Maha shivratri, Holi & Rangpanchmi | Holi & Rangpanchmi |
COMMITTEE
Ar. Neeta Dhoot (President), CA. Pawan Navandhar (Charperson), Mrs. Shital Mundada (Event Director)
