The 'Bakulgandha Sangeet Sandhya' program was organized at the Shantabai Shelke Auditorium in Nigdi to mark the birth anniversary of poetess and lyricist Shanta Shelke. The event was jointly presented by the Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad, Pimpri-Chinchwad branch, and the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad, Pimpri-Chinchwad. The program featured performances of Shanta Shelke's immortal songs and a remembrance of her literary contributions.
The program commenced with the song 'Gajanana Shri Ganaraya'. The musical evening included many popular songs by Shanta Shelke, providing an unforgettable experience for the attendees. Dignitaries present at the event included Bhausaheb Bhoir, Rajan Lakhe, Dr. Rajani Sheth, Dr. Aniruddha Tongaonkar, Avinash Pathak, Geeta Sutar, Richa Rajan, Priyanka Joshi, Sanjay Jagtap, Kiran Joshi, Ila Pawar, Kishore Patil, Nilima Fatak, Shrikant Joshi, Ashok Honrao, Sanjay Honkalas, and Anand Yankaras.
During the event, discussions were held on Shanta Shelke's contribution to literature, alongside performances of her songs. Her poems and songs have significantly enriched Marathi literature. The program concluded with a collective performance of the song 'Marathi Paul Padte Pudhe,' which instilled a unique enthusiasm among the attendees.
This 'Bakulgandha Sangeet Sandhya' program served as a tribute to Shanta Shelke's work in the fields of literature and music. The Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad, Pimpri-Chinchwad branch, stated that it provided an opportunity for the residents of Pimpri-Chinchwad to enjoy Shanta Shelke's songs.
