Mayuri : +1-314-585-8080 / Nivedita : +1-636-354-9323

About Us

Vision: A Distinct Identity

Thank you for visiting our website! The St. Louis Marathi Mandal (STLMM) is a member supported not for profit organization that has been serving the greater St. Louis area over 20 years.

Mission: A Distinct Mission

The mission and vision of STLMM is to share and celebrate Marathi culture with residents across the St. Louis area. The St. Louis Marathi Mandal is fortunate to be able to achieve its vision through the strong support and cooperation of its members. Through membership dues, donations, and fundraisers, we are able to organize cultural, religious, theater, performing art, and social events throughout the year to foster and support the Marathi community.


St. Louis Marathi Mandal aims to provide a place for members to experience the Marathi language and the true culture of the state of Maharashtra, India. We hope that every member will be committed to advancing the objectives of the St. Louis Marathi Mandal and uphold its by-laws as stated. Please feel to contact us with any questions or if you are interested in getting involved!

What We Do

Our activities include:

* Cultural Events *

- Maharashtrian Festivals including Gudi Padwa, Sankranti, Ganeshotsav, Diwali, among others
- Provides an opportunity to renew the cultural ties and encourage children to learn about Indian festivals

* Theatre Events *

- Maharashtra’s root in the performing arts dates back over 100s of years.
- We aim to provide a platform for the local talent as well as by visiting artists from India

* Art Events *

- We provide platform to the local talent in Fine Arts or Performing Arts by organizing presentations in performing arts.
- We also arrange programs by visiting artists from India.

* Games + Fun + Family = Picnic *

- Maharashtra day, picnics designed for the whole family, trivia, among others!

Events

  Ganesha-Utsav
  September 4th, 2022 @ 10:00 am (Registration starts @ 10:00 am)

This is that time of year where we celebrate the Lord Ganesha birthday. We are inviting all friends from far and near to come and join in person celebration.

Click here for RSVP

  Summer Picnic at Vlasis Park, Ballwin, MO
  August 6th, 2022. 05:00 PM

A sunny weather or a pleasant weekend, it is the perfect excuse to pack up a basket of Summer picnic food and enjoy the great outdoors.

  Diwali
  October 29th, 2022. Venue : Mahatma Gandhi center, 727 Weidman rd, Manchester, MO 63011 Marathi Natak

Registration starts at 2:00 PM

On this auspicious and sparkling festival of lights, may the glow of lamp illuminate your life and brings you joy, Prosperity and happiness. Happy Diwali!

Click here for the RSVP for the Event

Food Drive Information

  Makarsankrant
  Date : January 21, 2023. Cultural programs for local talent

Salutations to Surya, the Sun God, who on this great day of Makar Sankranti embarks on his northward journey(Uttarayana).

  Holi celebrations
  March 12, 2023

Click here for RSVP

  Maharashtra Day - 2023 coming soon.

Marathi bhasha, marathi mann, abhimaan maharashtra cha, swabhimaan marathicha !

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Executive Committee 2022-2023

President : Mayuri Naik

Vice-President: Nivedita Mohite

Secretary : Ganesh Kulkarni

Treasurer : Shivali Bonde

Cultural committee : Dipali Chandge

Cultural committee : Gauri Chapalgaonkar

Food committee: Aparna Gijare

Food committee: Nandita Marathe

Food committee: Mayuri Nagure

BMM Rep. : Swati Bute

Marathi Shala Coordinators : Mayuri Naik

Executive Committee 2021-2022

President : Swati Bute

Vice-President: Mayuri Naik

Secretary : Ameya Pethe

Treasurer : Vaishali Bhagwat

Cultural Head : Anup Patil

BMM Rep. : Mayuri Naik

Marathi Shala Coordinator : Mayuri Naik

Executive Committee 2020-2021

President : Swati Bute

Vice-President: Mayuri Naik

Secretary : Ameya Pethe

Treasurer : Vrushali Munje

Food Head : Manasi Arte

Cultural Head : Anup Patil

BMM Rep. : Mayuri Naik

Marathi Shala Coordinator : Mayuri Naik

Our Charity Work

    Maharashtra Flood Relief:

    STLMM worked with SANGINI for Sangli/Kolhapur flood relief.

    Sangli/Kolhapur cities were submerged in flood water for many days. This was the worst flood, these areas have seen, with water rising to 57 feet with continuous rainfall. With dams opening their gates, there were thousands of families which stucked in these flood waters with no food, drinking water, no electricity and no communication network. Due to lesser no. of rescue boats, it was difficult to reach out to large no. of people. Around 55 thousand people were stranded. St. Louis Marathi Mandal(STLMM) contributed to this natural calamity by collaborating with SANGINI. Sangini is a local Sangli group, who contacted us through one of their coordinator in St. Louis- Mrs. Ashwini Pansare, for fundraiser.

    WE, with the help of SANGINI, helped nearby areas by providing the basic necessities like food and drinking water, medicines and in rescuing people to safer places, like: schools, colleges, halls and anywhere possible. Packages of dry foods, like: ladoos, chivda, biscuits, plates, milk for babies, etc. were provided. Along with it,medical supplies: Mosquito repellents, sanitary for women, Daipers - all sizes for children, medicines etc. Shawls, clothes, bedsheets, footwares were also distributed.

    Volunteers helped in Sangli, Kupwad, Miraj, Madhavnagar, Haripur and rest of the nearby places. Thus, re-estalablishing 1000's of flooed affected families. Please find below the facebook link for the same. https://www.facebook.com/donate/494852741292005/?fundraiser_source=external_url

    Kerala Flood Relief:

    In association with St. Louis Malayali Sangha & Indian Association, St. louis Marathi Mandal people helped in making contributions towards this natural calamity in Kerala-India. Many of marathi people attended the fundraising event and also made donations to "Kerala Flood Relief Fund - St. Louis Marathi Mandal" GoFundMe(GoFundMe link: https://www.gofundme.com/kerala-flood-relief-stl).

    All funds raised by this fund raiser was sent to Kerala Chief Minister's disaster relief fund and/or other reputable charitable organizations conducting flood relief activities."

    St. Louis Marathi Mandal is committed to serving the society and spreading more smiles across the journey.

    We have plans to donate winter clothes to poor people, food drive and donating school supplies to kids in need.

Board Members

Amol Bhagwat ~ Rahul Deshpande ~ Utpala Shelar

Membership

                             

GOLD FAMILY

$150/year

  • Good for all family members
  • 6+ free events
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GOLD SINGLE

$90/year

  • Good for single member
  • 6+ free events
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GOLD STUDENT

$60/year

  • Good for single student
  • 6+ free events
  • Student Id required*

SILVER FAMILY

$120/year

  • Good for single family
  • 4 free events
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SILVER SINGLE

$60/year

  • Good for single member
  • 4 free events
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SILVER STUDENT

$40/year

  • Good for single student
  • 4 free events
  • Student Id required *

                                                                              Events Entry Fees:                 Non-members(Age 3-9 years) = $10                   Non-members(Age 10-years and above) = $15

                             

Marathi Shala

About Marathi Shala

Marathi shala for kids of St. louis was started by 'Bagwe' family almost 5-years back and eventually was taken forward by Mrs. Mayuri Malhar Naik With all the hard-work put up by these great volunteers, we are able to provide a high level of marathi education to our future generations in association with BMM. Kids will not only learn marathi here but will also get a chance to know our renowned and deep rooted marathi cultural by knowing marathi literature(poetry, novels, history, biography, essays).

Schedule

Classes are held every Sunday for an hour. Kids from the age group of 4-1/2 years are encouraged to take advantage of this great opportunity provided by STLMM & BMM. You can register your child in Marathi Shala by contacting Mrs. Mayuri Naik (Email to: stlmmteam@gmail.com)

Marathi Shala Syllabus overview

Location

Online Classes
Email: stlmmteam@gmail.com

Schedule

Saturdays, 9:30 am to 10:30 am

    • Fees

    $75 per year for members and non-members both.

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