2,000 Artists Honor Spiritual Leader Tukdoji Maharaj in Nagpur Cultural Extravaganza

On November 10, 2025, the Khasdar Sanskrutik Mahotsav in Nagpur celebrated the life and legacy of Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj, a highly respected saint, philosopher, and social reformer. The fourth evening of the festival turned into a grand homage to the influential figure, with over 2,000 artists coming together to depict his journey through captivating performances.

The musical presentation, titled "Rashtrasantanchi Jeevan Gatha," brought together various folk art forms like Wari, Dindi, Lezim, Bhajan, and theatre to trace the saint's life, from his role in the freedom struggle to the Bhajan revolution that awakened rural India. The event, organized under the guidance of the Akhil Bharatiya Shri Gurudev Seva Mandal and Shri Kshetra Gurukunj Ashram, beautifully showcased Tukdoji Maharaj's childhood, his meeting with Mahatma Gandhi, his contributions to India's independence movement, and the Bhajan movement he spearheaded.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari praised the saint's unparalleled work in educating the masses and instilling values through his simple yet powerful words. He noted that 50,000 students of Nagpur University recently sang the university anthem penned by Tukdoji Maharaj, spreading his message of humanity. The event also featured a khanjiri bhajan competition and a unique finger-and-nail art performance depicting Gadkari's portrait.