Launch of Coffee Table Book Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar: An Eternal Flame
On the historic occasion of the 300th birth anniversary of one of India’s most
revered monarchs, a fitting tribute was paid through the launch of a coffee table
book titled Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar – An Eternal Flame.
The grand event, held
at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Mumbai on May 28,
2025, was graced by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and a host
of dignitaries from across the political, cultural, and literary spheres
Mr Pramod Gosavi, Director, Social Studies Foundation with guests
Symbolic gesture
Mr Pramod Gosavi, Director, Social Studies Foundation with guests
Mr Ambarishji Mishra, Author of Coffee Table Book "Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar: An Eternal Flame
Arrival of Mr Ashishji Shelar, Minister of Cultural Affairs of Maharashtra
Arrival of Anu Malik, Indian Composer & Singer
Mr Ashishji Shelar & Mr Anu Malik
Members of US Conciliate, Mumbai
Mr Pramod Gosavi, Presiding over the felicitation ceremony for the contributors of the Coffee Table Book
Felicitation of Mr Satyaprakash Mishra, Hindi Narrator of Coffee Table Book at the hands of Mr Ashish ji Shelar
Felicitation of Mr Raj Kamble, Editorial Board member of Coffee Table Book at the hands of Mr Mangal Prabhat Lodhaji, Minister of Skill Development& Entrepreneurship, Maharashtra State
Felicitation of Mr Prashant Godbole, Renowned Photographer for his contribution for Coffee Table Book at the hands of Mr Ashishji Shelar
Felicitation of Ms Arundhati Ranade, Joshi, Editorial Board member of Coffee Table Book at the hands of Mr Mangal Prabhat Lodhaji
Felicitation of Mr Lokesh Karekar, Designer and Illustrator of Coffee Table Book at the hands of Mr Ashishji Shelar
Felicitation of Mr Mandar Godse, for his photography and visuals for Coffee Table Book at the hands of Mr Mangal Prabhat Lodhaji
Felicitation of Mr Pramod Bapat, Editorial Board member of Coffee Table Book at the hands of Mr Mangal Prabhat Lodhaji
Felicitation of Mr Prathmesh Gogari, for his photography and visuals for Coffee Table Book at the hands of Mr Mangal Prabhat Lodhaji
Mr Ashish Shelar & Mr Ambarish Mishra
Mr Ashishji Shelar with attendees
Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar
Audience members
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Feliciation of Indian Classical Vocalist Kalapini Komkaliji at the hands of Dr Sujata Jadhav, NCPA
Artistic rendition by Smt. Kalapini Komakaliji
Artistic rendition by Smt. Kalapini Komakaliji
Artistic rendition by Smt. Kalapini Komakaliji
Spectators attentively enjoying the performance
Mr Pramod Gosavi talking about the Social Studies Foundation
Felicitation of Mr Ashish Shelar, at the hands of Mr Avinash Mulye, Director Social Studies Foundation
Felicitation of Mr Mangal Prabhat Lodha, at the hands of Mr Avinash Mulye, Director Social Studies Foundation
Felicitation of Retd Judge. Mrudula Bhatkar, former judge of the Bombay High Court at the hands of Dr Sujata Jadhav
Felicitation of Mr Prasoon Joshi, Chairman of Prasar Bharati at the hands of Dr Sujata Jadhav
Felicitation of Mr Ambarish Mishra
Felicitation of Mr Harsh Fene, NCPA at the hands of Mr Vijendra Sonawane, CEO, Social Studies Foundation
Felicitation of Dr Sujata Jadhav for her support to organizing the launch program at the hands of Mr Ashish Shelar
Retd Judge. Mrudulaji Bhatkar, addressing the audience
Felicitation of Ms Annapurna Deviji, Union Minister of Women and Child Development (Government of India) at the hands of Mr Pramod Gosavi, Director, Social Studies Foundation
Mr Ashishji Shelar, addressing the event
Mr Mangal Prabhat Lodhaji, addressing the event
Ms Annapurna Deviji, Extending remarks to the audience
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Mr Devendraji Fadanvis, CM, Maharashtra
Felicitation of Mr Devendraji Fadanvis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, at the hands of Mr Pramod Gosavi, Director, SSF
Ambarish Mishra narrating the journey of the Coffee Table Book’s creation
Official Launch of Coffee Table Book "Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar: An Eternal Flame" at the hands of dignitaries
Team SSF with Dignitaries
Dignitaries holding the copy of Coffee Table Book
Mr. Devendraji Fadanvis delivered an address to the distinguished gathering during the launch ceremony.
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