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!
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!
President : Nivedita Mohite
Vice-President: Ganesh Kulkarni
Secretary : Dipali Chandge
Treasurer : Shivali Bonde
Cultural committee : Ashish Pansare
Cultural committee : Mahesh Kinikar
Food committee: Mayuri Nagure
Food committee: Sachin Ingle
BMM Rep. : Gauri Chapalgaonkar
Marathi Shala Coordinators : Mayuri Naik
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
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
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". 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.
Every year we organize Food Drive and Coat Drive for those less fortunate. We also organize School Supply Drive and Blood Drive.
Note: In spite of 20% inflation, STLMM 2023-24 membership rates are without any price increase. STLMM membership fee is non-refundable.
$150/year
$90/year
$60/year
$120/year
$60/year
$40/year
GOLD FAMILY
GOLD SINGLE
GOLD STUDENT
SILVER FAMILY
SILVER SINGLE
SILVER STUDENT
Individual Event Entry Fees:
Non-members(Age 3-9 years) = $10
Non-members(Age 10-years and above) = $15
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).
Classes are held every Saturday or 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: saintlouismarathishala@gmail.com, +1-314-585-8080
Online or In Person Classes
$75 per year
As per BMM directive Mandal Membership will be required to enroll in Shala
