About Us
The Department of Marathi was established in 1958. The Department is situated in the main Humanities building on an 610.59 Sq.m. built up area located in Mahatma Jyotiba Phuley Campus, Amaravati Road, Nagpur.
Dr. Akshyakumar Kale in the present head of the Department. Dr. Shailendra Lende is assistant professor in the Department. The Department has cherished history of distinguished scholars heading the Department which included Prof. B.S. Pandit, Dr. A.N. Deshpande, Dr. V.B. Prabhudesai, Dr. D.B. Kulkarni, M.S. Wabgaonkar, Dr. Y.R. Manohar, Dr. M.P. Kulkarni. The Marathi Department, thus, has a cherished history of distinguished faculties who were scholars in their own right. Due to its strong academic tradition and research culture the Department has a respectable place and nature throughout Maharashtra.
The Department through its research critiques and literary essays have generated methodological parameter and approaches and added to the existing knowledge in the subject of old and medieval literature, Modern Poetry, Contemporary Marathi Literature, New literary trends etc. Rare combination to academic and administrative excelience is a major strength of the Department. The faculty members are well-known in the over Maharashtra in the various areas of Marathi literature, social & cultural field.
The Marathi Department has been conducting full time M.A. course since its inception. Ph.D. research is also conducted in the Department on part time basis. During the academic period starting from 1981-82 to 2000-2001, the Department also conducted full time M.Phil. Programms. The Department at present is offering full time M.A. and part time Ph.D. Programme.
The Marathi Department has been conducting full time M.A. course since its inception. Ph.D. research is also conducted in the Department on part time basis. During the academic period starting from 1981-82 to 2000-2001, the Department also conducted full time M.Phil. Programms. The Department at present is offering full time M.A. and part time Ph.D. Programme.
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Courses Available
Courses Available
Course – M.A. Marathi
Intake Capacity – The intake capacity of the Department for M.A. Part-I and M.A. Part-II is 70 seats each respectively.
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Intake Capacity – The intake capacity of the Department for M.A. Part-I and M.A. Part-II is 70 seats each respectively.
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Candidate seeking admission in M.A. Part-I must have B.A. degree with at least Marathi as one of the subject. Candidates having Marathi literatures option for B.A. regular or additional B.A. in Marathi literature will be considered on priority.
Candidates seeking registration for Ph.D. in the Department must have passed M.A. in Marathi with at least second division.
Candidates seeking registration for Ph.D. in the Department must have passed M.A. in Marathi with at least second division.
Courses Offered
The M.A. Programme is for two years. For both the years four papers are offered respectively out of which two papers are compulsory. The candidater have to choose at least two paper from the list of optional papers offered in both M.A.-I & M.A.-II. Each paper carries 100 marks.
The M.A. Programme is for two years. For both the years four papers are offered respectively out of which two papers are compulsory. The candidater have to choose at least two paper from the list of optional papers offered in both M.A.-I & M.A.-II. Each paper carries 100 marks.
M.A. (Marathi) - Part I
Paper I
- (A) Prose or
- (B) Marathi Essay
Paper II - Modern Poetry
Paper III - Special form of literature
Paper III - Special form of literature
- (A) Novel or
- (B) Drama or
- (C) Folk literature or
- (D) New literary Trends
Paper IV - Marathi Criticism
M.A. (Marathi) - Part II
M.A. (Marathi) - Part II
Paper I - Old and medivial poetry
Paper II – Special Author
- (A) Sant Dhyenshwar or
- (B) Bhalchandra Nemade
Paper III – Linguistic and Grammer
Paper IV – History of Marathi Literature
Paper IV – History of Marathi Literature
- (A) History of old Marathi Literature or
- (B) History of Modern Marathi Literature
| Dr. Akshyakumar Kale Professor and Head of Department Born at Warud, Dist – Amaravati in Maharashtra State on 27th July 1953. |
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Dr. Akshyakumar Kale is an eminent critic of Modern Marathi Poetry. He stood first in M.A. Examination in 1974.
He was awarded Junior Research Fellowship of UGC in 1975. He secured the Ph.D. degree in 1980 for his dissertation on topic ‘Trends in Post Independence Marathi Poetry 1947 to 1970’. He secured D.Litt. degree for his dissertation on topic ‘Arvacheen Marathi Karyadarshan’ in 1999. Dr. Kale has been actively involved in research activities and has been constantly publishing research article in standard journals such as ‘Pratishthan’, ‘Maharashtra Sahitya Patrika’, ‘Yugawani’ etc. Near about 100 research articles have been published till now. He also has five books to his credit namely ‘Sooktsandarbha’ (1989), ‘Govindagraj Sammeksha’ (1985), ‘Kavita Kusumagrajanchi’ (1987), ‘Arvacheen Marathi Karyadarshan’ (1999), ‘Mardekranchi Kavita : Aklan, Aswad Ani Chilkista’ (2006). Rashtrasanta Tukadoji Maharaj Vyakti Ani Vagmay (2008), Grace Vishayi (2009).
In the field of criticism of Modern Marathi Poetry his contribution have been very valuable and lasting, which has attracted the attention of scholars of Marathi language and literature throughout Maharashtra. In all his work Dr. Kale reveals his scholarly bent of mind.
Dr. Kale was awarded Kusumanil Puraskar of Vidarbha Sahitya Sangha, Nagpur, R.S. Jog Puraskar of Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad, Pune and D.D. Pande Sameeksha Mitra Granth Shreshthata Puraskar of Snehawardhan Prakshan, Pune. Narhar Kurundkar Puraskar of Government of Maharashtra, Maharashtra Sarswat Puruskar of Rasik Rachana. Sanskrutik Ani Shaikshanik Mandal Wani, Dr. V.B. Kolte Janmashatabi Vishesh Puraskar of Lokseva Ani Vikas Sanstha, Chandrapur, Maharashtra Granthottejak Sabha Puruaskar, Best Teacher award of Acharya Atre Smrutee Prateishthan of Pune, State teacher award of Maharashtra State.
Dr. Kale was member secretary of Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Sahitya Sammelan held at Nagpur, Pune, Mumbai & Karad (Satara).
Dr. Kale was the President of the 4th Jansahitya Sammelan, Sakoli organized by Vidarbha Sahitya Sangha, President of R.T.M. Nagpur University Marathi Pradhyapak Parishad, Bhandra, 14th Session and President of Sant Gadgebaba Amravati University Marathi Pradhyapak Parishad, Yavatmal, 17th Session.
He was awarded Junior Research Fellowship of UGC in 1975. He secured the Ph.D. degree in 1980 for his dissertation on topic ‘Trends in Post Independence Marathi Poetry 1947 to 1970’. He secured D.Litt. degree for his dissertation on topic ‘Arvacheen Marathi Karyadarshan’ in 1999. Dr. Kale has been actively involved in research activities and has been constantly publishing research article in standard journals such as ‘Pratishthan’, ‘Maharashtra Sahitya Patrika’, ‘Yugawani’ etc. Near about 100 research articles have been published till now. He also has five books to his credit namely ‘Sooktsandarbha’ (1989), ‘Govindagraj Sammeksha’ (1985), ‘Kavita Kusumagrajanchi’ (1987), ‘Arvacheen Marathi Karyadarshan’ (1999), ‘Mardekranchi Kavita : Aklan, Aswad Ani Chilkista’ (2006). Rashtrasanta Tukadoji Maharaj Vyakti Ani Vagmay (2008), Grace Vishayi (2009).
In the field of criticism of Modern Marathi Poetry his contribution have been very valuable and lasting, which has attracted the attention of scholars of Marathi language and literature throughout Maharashtra. In all his work Dr. Kale reveals his scholarly bent of mind.
Dr. Kale was awarded Kusumanil Puraskar of Vidarbha Sahitya Sangha, Nagpur, R.S. Jog Puraskar of Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad, Pune and D.D. Pande Sameeksha Mitra Granth Shreshthata Puraskar of Snehawardhan Prakshan, Pune. Narhar Kurundkar Puraskar of Government of Maharashtra, Maharashtra Sarswat Puruskar of Rasik Rachana. Sanskrutik Ani Shaikshanik Mandal Wani, Dr. V.B. Kolte Janmashatabi Vishesh Puraskar of Lokseva Ani Vikas Sanstha, Chandrapur, Maharashtra Granthottejak Sabha Puruaskar, Best Teacher award of Acharya Atre Smrutee Prateishthan of Pune, State teacher award of Maharashtra State.
Dr. Kale was member secretary of Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Sahitya Sammelan held at Nagpur, Pune, Mumbai & Karad (Satara).
Dr. Kale was the President of the 4th Jansahitya Sammelan, Sakoli organized by Vidarbha Sahitya Sangha, President of R.T.M. Nagpur University Marathi Pradhyapak Parishad, Bhandra, 14th Session and President of Sant Gadgebaba Amravati University Marathi Pradhyapak Parishad, Yavatmal, 17th Session.
| Dr. Shailendra LendeAssistant Professor |
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Dr. Shailendra Lende is working as a lecturer in the Department of Marathi since December 2004. Dr. Lende
has been a meritorious student throughout his academic career and have bagged gold medals for scoring highest marks in Marathi Literature in B.A. degree course as well as for being the first merit student of the Department of Ambedkar Thought. He was also a distinguished student of the M.Phil. degree course. Apart from these academic achievements he also qualified the JRF examination conducted by the UGC and was awarded Junior Research fellowship in 1994. He was awarded the Ph.D. degree in 2002 for the subject titled ‘Gopal Ganesh Agarkar : Vyaktiva Ani Vagmaya’
Dr. Shailendra Lende has three publications in the form of books to his credit respectively ‘Marathi Sahityatil Vivekwad’ (2004), ‘Vaicharik Nibandhakar : Yeshwant Manohar’ (2004), ‘Gopal Ganesh Agarkar – Vagmaydarshan’ (2008). He was also a co-editor of the book titled ‘Yeshwant Manohar : Pradnya Ani Pratibha.’ He is sub-editor of Interdisciplinary Policy Research & Action (IPRA) Journal since year 2006. He has published near about 14-15 research articles in various reputed journals of Marathi literature. His special interests remains in Modern Marathi Literature, Thoughtful essays, Dalit Literature, fundamental issues of Modern Marathi Literature, Inter-disciplinary studies and cultural studies.
Dr. Shailendra Lende has three publications in the form of books to his credit respectively ‘Marathi Sahityatil Vivekwad’ (2004), ‘Vaicharik Nibandhakar : Yeshwant Manohar’ (2004), ‘Gopal Ganesh Agarkar – Vagmaydarshan’ (2008). He was also a co-editor of the book titled ‘Yeshwant Manohar : Pradnya Ani Pratibha.’ He is sub-editor of Interdisciplinary Policy Research & Action (IPRA) Journal since year 2006. He has published near about 14-15 research articles in various reputed journals of Marathi literature. His special interests remains in Modern Marathi Literature, Thoughtful essays, Dalit Literature, fundamental issues of Modern Marathi Literature, Inter-disciplinary studies and cultural studies.
The Department has been conducting research work through its academic programmes. Almost 10 research scholars are enrolled with the enrolled with the respective faculties for their Ph.D. dissertation. Till date more than 100 student have been offered Ph.D. degrees in various areas of research. Also considerable numbers of student have passed their M.Phil. degree course. Apart from that the approachers and methods of teaching also involves research orientation so that the students are aware of the skills and techniques required to conduct research in literary studies.
Ph.D. Research
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Research under UGC FellowshipUniversity Grant Commission has selected to Dr. Shailendra Dharmadas Lende for the UGC Research Award for the period of two year. Dr. Shailendra D. Lende is researching from Dt. 14.8.2009 as UGC Research Awardee on the subject ‘Phule – Agarkar – Ambedkaranchya Nibandhhawagmayateel Prabodhanvichar.’
Minor and Major Research ProjectsDr. Madan Kulkarni (Retired) has completed a major research project of UGC on the topic ‘Comparative study of Regional Novels in Hindi and Marathi’, Dr. Asha Saodekar (Retired) has completed a minor research project of Nagpur University on the topic ‘Kavi B.B. Borkar Yanchya Kavitachi Pruthagatmata’, Dr. Akshyakumar Kale has completed his research project on topic ‘Mardekarachi Kavita : Aklan, Aswad and Chikitsa’. Dr. Kale with utmost humility and generosity has completed this project without taking any finicially grants from the UGC & Nagpur University.
Support Remedial ProgrammesThe Departments of Marathi has a unique library of its own which is open for the students the faculty members as well as active research persons. We conduct library orientation programmes for students to unable them to access the library for their reading and research activities. The Department also conducts Refresher courses in Marathi under the UGC faculty improvement programme. Since 1995-96 the Department has conducted considerable numbers of Refresher courses where in Dr. M.P. Kulkarni, Dr. A.M. Kale, Dr. A.A. Saodekar, Dr. Shailendra Lende have successfully coordinated those programmes.
Minor and Major Research ProjectsDr. Madan Kulkarni (Retired) has completed a major research project of UGC on the topic ‘Comparative study of Regional Novels in Hindi and Marathi’, Dr. Asha Saodekar (Retired) has completed a minor research project of Nagpur University on the topic ‘Kavi B.B. Borkar Yanchya Kavitachi Pruthagatmata’, Dr. Akshyakumar Kale has completed his research project on topic ‘Mardekarachi Kavita : Aklan, Aswad and Chikitsa’. Dr. Kale with utmost humility and generosity has completed this project without taking any finicially grants from the UGC & Nagpur University.
Support Remedial ProgrammesThe Departments of Marathi has a unique library of its own which is open for the students the faculty members as well as active research persons. We conduct library orientation programmes for students to unable them to access the library for their reading and research activities. The Department also conducts Refresher courses in Marathi under the UGC faculty improvement programme. Since 1995-96 the Department has conducted considerable numbers of Refresher courses where in Dr. M.P. Kulkarni, Dr. A.M. Kale, Dr. A.A. Saodekar, Dr. Shailendra Lende have successfully coordinated those programmes.
Alumni
Dr. D.B. Kulkarni, Retd. Professor, Dept. of Marathi, R.T.M. Nagpur University, Prof. Manik Godghate (Grace), Retd. Professor, Vasantrao Naik institute of Social Science, Nagpur.
Prof. Vasant Dhaji Dahake, Retired Professor, Elfinston College, Mumbai.
Dr. Akshyakumar Kale, Professor & Head, Department of Marathi, Nagpur University, Nagpur.
Dr. Suresh Bhruguwar, Reader, Banaras Hindu University, Banaras.
Dr. Shirish Gopal Deshpande, Professor, S.N.D.T University, Mumbai.
Dr. Arun Welankar, Retd. Reader & H.O.D. Shri, Binzani Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur.
Dr. Dilip Dabir, H.O.D. of Marathi, Mundle Dharampeth Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur.
Shri Krishna Khobragade, Programme Executive, All India Radio, Nagpur.
Dr. Rajan Jaiswal, Assistant Professor and H.OD. of Marathi, Wazurkar College, Nagbhid.
Dr. Shrikant Tidke, Principal, Sant Gade Maharaj College, Murtijapur.
Dr. Zulfi Sheikh, Principal, R.M. Patel Mahavidyalaya, Bhandara.
Smt. Mrinal Chichalkar, Lecturer and Poetess, V.M.V. College, Nagpur.
Dr. Pradeep Vitalkar, Vice-Principal, Binzani Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur.
Dr. Vijay Deogirikar, Retd. Principal, Arts & Commerence College, Bhiwapur.
Dr. Shailendra Lende, Assistant Professor Department of Marathi, Nagpur University, Nagpur.
Dr. Manjo Tayade, Head, Department of Marathi, Sant Gadebaba Amaravati University, Amaravati.
Dr. Pramod Munghate, H.O.D. of Marathi, S.F.S. College, Nagpur.
Shri. Sunil Shinkhede, Programme Executive, All India Radio, Nasik.
Dr. Rajendra Naikwade, Assistant Professor, C.P. & Beror College, Nagpur.
Dr. D.B. Kulkarni, Retd. Professor, Dept. of Marathi, R.T.M. Nagpur University, Prof. Manik Godghate (Grace), Retd. Professor, Vasantrao Naik institute of Social Science, Nagpur.
Prof. Vasant Dhaji Dahake, Retired Professor, Elfinston College, Mumbai.
Dr. Akshyakumar Kale, Professor & Head, Department of Marathi, Nagpur University, Nagpur.
Dr. Suresh Bhruguwar, Reader, Banaras Hindu University, Banaras.
Dr. Shirish Gopal Deshpande, Professor, S.N.D.T University, Mumbai.
Dr. Arun Welankar, Retd. Reader & H.O.D. Shri, Binzani Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur.
Dr. Dilip Dabir, H.O.D. of Marathi, Mundle Dharampeth Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur.
Shri Krishna Khobragade, Programme Executive, All India Radio, Nagpur.
Dr. Rajan Jaiswal, Assistant Professor and H.OD. of Marathi, Wazurkar College, Nagbhid.
Dr. Shrikant Tidke, Principal, Sant Gade Maharaj College, Murtijapur.
Dr. Zulfi Sheikh, Principal, R.M. Patel Mahavidyalaya, Bhandara.
Smt. Mrinal Chichalkar, Lecturer and Poetess, V.M.V. College, Nagpur.
Dr. Pradeep Vitalkar, Vice-Principal, Binzani Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur.
Dr. Vijay Deogirikar, Retd. Principal, Arts & Commerence College, Bhiwapur.
Dr. Shailendra Lende, Assistant Professor Department of Marathi, Nagpur University, Nagpur.
Dr. Manjo Tayade, Head, Department of Marathi, Sant Gadebaba Amaravati University, Amaravati.
Dr. Pramod Munghate, H.O.D. of Marathi, S.F.S. College, Nagpur.
Shri. Sunil Shinkhede, Programme Executive, All India Radio, Nasik.
Dr. Rajendra Naikwade, Assistant Professor, C.P. & Beror College, Nagpur.
Memorable Academic Events
The Department of Marathi has organized during its academic session various academic activities and programmes which includes seminars, workshops, debates, conferences, special guest lecture series etc., on the issues of contemporary relevance and have opened spaces for fundamental debates. Following is the list of some select seminars and activities which have become immemorable part of our academic identity.
Gopal Ganesh Agarkar Smrutishatabdhi Seminar, 1995.
Sant Dnyaneshwar Sanjeevan Samadhi Saptashtabhdi Seminar, 4 February 1997.
V.S. Khandekar Janmashatabdhi Seminar, 13 December 1997.
Grace : Ek Akatan Seminar, 25 December 1997.
Acharya Atre Janmashtabdhi Seminar, 12 Febuary 1998.
Prof. Mahesh Elkunchoaranche Natyavangmay Seminar, 26-27 September 1998.
G.H. Madkholkar Janmashatabdhi Seminar, 28 December 1998.
P.L. Deshpande Yanche Sahitya Seminar, 7-8 March 1998.
Samkaleen Marathi Kavyapravah Seminar, 18 December 1999.
Marathi Grammen-Dalit Sahitya Sameeksha Seminar, 1-2 March 2001.
Mardhekarache Kavya Ani Karyashtra Seminar, 1 December 2003.
Waman Nibalkaranchi Kavati Seminar, 11 December 2003.
Kusumavati Deshpande Yanche Sahitya Seminar, 25 August 2004.
‘Leelacharitra : Hiraesa Patha’ Semiar, 19 February 2005.
Y.M. Pathak Janmashatabdhi Seminar, 2 February 2005.
Keshavsutanchi Kavita Seminar, 25 Oct. 2005.
Adiwasi Marathi Sahitya Seminar, 4-5 February 2006.
Ghashiram Kotwal Ani Mardhekaranche Sahitya Seminar, 20 March 2006.
Natsamrat Natyadarshan Ani Mahacharcha, 8 November 2006.
G.V. Karandikaranche Sahitya Seminar, 14 November 2006.
Ashtapailu Ambedkar Seminar, 21-22 November 2006.
‘Chandanwadi’ Ani ‘Rasayatra’ Seminar, 22 January 2008.
‘Manyawshtraya Va Samajshastreye Yanche Bharityaya Symposia, 4 February 2008.
V.B. Kolte : Vyatti Ani Wangmya, Seminar, 14-15 February 2008.
Rajan Gowar Ani Sadannand Deshmukh Yanche Sahitya, Seminar, 11 March 2008.
Sahityashatrateel Naya Disha, Seminar, 15 March 2008.
Gandhiwad Ani Marathi Sahiya, Seminar, 28 March 2008.
Streevad Ani Marathi Sahitya Seminar, 8-9 April 2008.
Sant Tukaram : Vyakti, Wangmay Ani Kavya Seminar, 12 October 2008.
Bhalchandra Nemade Yanche Sahitya Seminar, 13 October 2008.
Takecche Dhav Granthcharcha Va Mulalchat, 17 October 2008.
Acharya Padavi Sanshodhangchya Mahadwavashi Workshop, 19 October 2008.
Marathi Shudhalekhan – Prabodhan Workshop, 5 February 2008.
B.S. Mardhekar Yanche Sahitya, 27-28 February 2009.
The Department of Marathi has organized during its academic session various academic activities and programmes which includes seminars, workshops, debates, conferences, special guest lecture series etc., on the issues of contemporary relevance and have opened spaces for fundamental debates. Following is the list of some select seminars and activities which have become immemorable part of our academic identity.
Gopal Ganesh Agarkar Smrutishatabdhi Seminar, 1995.
Sant Dnyaneshwar Sanjeevan Samadhi Saptashtabhdi Seminar, 4 February 1997.
V.S. Khandekar Janmashatabdhi Seminar, 13 December 1997.
Grace : Ek Akatan Seminar, 25 December 1997.
Acharya Atre Janmashtabdhi Seminar, 12 Febuary 1998.
Prof. Mahesh Elkunchoaranche Natyavangmay Seminar, 26-27 September 1998.
G.H. Madkholkar Janmashatabdhi Seminar, 28 December 1998.
P.L. Deshpande Yanche Sahitya Seminar, 7-8 March 1998.
Samkaleen Marathi Kavyapravah Seminar, 18 December 1999.
Marathi Grammen-Dalit Sahitya Sameeksha Seminar, 1-2 March 2001.
Mardhekarache Kavya Ani Karyashtra Seminar, 1 December 2003.
Waman Nibalkaranchi Kavati Seminar, 11 December 2003.
Kusumavati Deshpande Yanche Sahitya Seminar, 25 August 2004.
‘Leelacharitra : Hiraesa Patha’ Semiar, 19 February 2005.
Y.M. Pathak Janmashatabdhi Seminar, 2 February 2005.
Keshavsutanchi Kavita Seminar, 25 Oct. 2005.
Adiwasi Marathi Sahitya Seminar, 4-5 February 2006.
Ghashiram Kotwal Ani Mardhekaranche Sahitya Seminar, 20 March 2006.
Natsamrat Natyadarshan Ani Mahacharcha, 8 November 2006.
G.V. Karandikaranche Sahitya Seminar, 14 November 2006.
Ashtapailu Ambedkar Seminar, 21-22 November 2006.
‘Chandanwadi’ Ani ‘Rasayatra’ Seminar, 22 January 2008.
‘Manyawshtraya Va Samajshastreye Yanche Bharityaya Symposia, 4 February 2008.
V.B. Kolte : Vyatti Ani Wangmya, Seminar, 14-15 February 2008.
Rajan Gowar Ani Sadannand Deshmukh Yanche Sahitya, Seminar, 11 March 2008.
Sahityashatrateel Naya Disha, Seminar, 15 March 2008.
Gandhiwad Ani Marathi Sahiya, Seminar, 28 March 2008.
Streevad Ani Marathi Sahitya Seminar, 8-9 April 2008.
Sant Tukaram : Vyakti, Wangmay Ani Kavya Seminar, 12 October 2008.
Bhalchandra Nemade Yanche Sahitya Seminar, 13 October 2008.
Takecche Dhav Granthcharcha Va Mulalchat, 17 October 2008.
Acharya Padavi Sanshodhangchya Mahadwavashi Workshop, 19 October 2008.
Marathi Shudhalekhan – Prabodhan Workshop, 5 February 2008.
B.S. Mardhekar Yanche Sahitya, 27-28 February 2009.
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