Cultural Capitals: Future Legacies of India’s Cities - Pune

Jun 15 '22 | 06:00 PM (IST)

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Often referred to as the ‘Queen of Deccan’, Pune, a bustling cosmopolitan city presents a melange of diverse cultures. Tune in to the next episode of Cultural Capitals: Future Legacies of India’s Cities to discover Mumbai’s twin city, inan exciting series which discusses and celebrates the historical and current legacy of culturally rich, diverse and important cities across India.

This episode presented by Live History India and Avid Learning will take you to the vibrant city of Pune! Although overlooked amidst the glory of Mumbai, this cultural capital of Maharashtra embodies the Marathi culture through its arts, crafts, music, theatre and education. The city’s spirit is enlivened in the verses of poet-saint Tukaram, in the speeches of freedom fighters like Bal Gangadhar Tilak and in its contemporary identity. Join us as our panelists discuss the evolving perspectives of the historical yet modern city and delve into the Puneri culture!