Amravati to Host National Convention of Classical Language Scholars
The event is part of the state government's 'Classical Marathi Language Week', which will be observed from October 3 to 9.
Jointly organised by the Marathi Language University and the Kulkarni Research Institute, the conference will feature experts in Sanskrit, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia, Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali — all under one roof.
This academic confluence aims to deepen the understanding of India's rich classical linguistic heritage, with a special focus on classical Marathi.
The state government has issued a detailed Government Resolution (GR), declaring October 3 as 'Classical Marathi Language Day' and outlining a state-wide celebration plan. Notably, on October 3 last year, the central government granted classical language status to Marathi.
To mark the occasion, over 60 Maharashtra Mandals — cultural organisations representing Maharashtrians outside the state — and 17 international Maharashtra Mandals will also organise celebratory events.
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At the local level, district collectors and heads of all government, academic, and cultural institutions have been directed to conduct awareness programmes, quizzes, lectures, exhibitions, and book launches related to classical Marathi during the week. Schools and colleges will be encouraged to display rare manuscripts and digitised classical texts, and to organise student engagement activities.
Highlights of the Celebration:
-- The week will begin with the release of books based on interviews and research in Classical languages.
-- A seminar titled "Online Marathi: Yesterday and Today" will be organised.
-- A seminar in Mumbai will focus on "Maharashtra Government's Vision for Classical Marathi."
-- A national-level convention of scholars from 11 Classical Indian languages will be held in Amravati.
-- A two-day state-level conference for at least 750 Marathi Language Officers will take place in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
Digital Programmes and Discussions:
The Maharashtra Marathi Development Institute will stream online panel discussions on its YouTube channel throughout the week on topics like:
- The roots and evolution of Classical Marathi
- Proverbs, idioms, and grammar in ancient usage
- Meter and music in classical Marathi literature
- Dialectical vs standardised language
- Marathi as a language of knowledge and economics
- New age approaches to Classical Marathi
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