The stage comes alive at Nehru Centre as Lavani dancer Vidya Sadaphule opens 'Lavani Majhi Sakhi', setting the tone for a week-long celebration of traditional Maharashtrian folk dance

Under the direction of journalist Nandkumar Patil, the event brings together 108 dancers, highlighting Lavani as a living, evolving cultural expression across generations

Dancers aged nine to 72 share the stage, reflecting both young talent and lifelong devotion to Lavani

Adding a distinctive touch, three young men participate in the event, performing Lavani in traditional nauvari sarees and breaking conventional expectations

Lavani is a traditional Maharashtrian art form that blends expressive dance and music, performed to the rhythmic beats of the dholki and known for its powerful energy

Known for its energetic beats and expressive storytelling, Lavani has evolved as a defining element of Marathi folk theatre.