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About HMM Cultural
The HMM Cultural Team is passionately committed to keeping our rich Marathi heritage alive and thriving. Our sole focus is to ensure the continuation of our vibrant culture, traditions, and values for future generations. We strive to create a sense of community and belonging among our members by organizing grand- scale celebrations of traditional Marathi festivals like Sankranti, Holi, Ganshotsav, and Diwali.
Events & Activities
In addition to these festivities, we also curate a range of social events, including Women’s Day celebrations, theatrical performances, and musical extravaganzas. These events not only showcase our cultural heritage but also provide a platform for our community to come together, socialize, and bond over shared values and traditions.
Our Goal
Our team’s dedication to preserving Marathi culture is reflected in every aspect of our events, from the intricate decorations to the delectable traditional cuisine. We take great care to ensure that every detail is meticulously planned and executed, creating an immersive experience that transports our members back to their roots.
Through our efforts, we aim to inspire a sense of pride and ownership among our community members, encouraging them to embrace and celebrate their Marathi heritage. We believe that our culture is a precious gift, and it’s our responsibility to pass it on to the next generation in all its glory.
Join Us
Join us in our mission to preserve and promote Marathi culture, and be a part of our vibrant community that’s passionate about keeping our heritage alive!
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HMM Cultural
HMM cultural division team is committed to bring variety of cultural programs from local and/ or artists from India through out the year. The team works hard to include maximum involvement from community to make it a success. HMM team is always open to suggestions and responds to feedback from community, making program better every year.
Our Programs
Festivals
Community Events
Virtual Events
Youth Chapter
Sport Teams
Collaborative Events
HMM 2026 Cultural Committee
President
Bhagyashree Patwari
president AT houstonmaharashtramandal Dot org
Vice President
Neelesh Musale
vicepresident AT houstonmaharashtramandal Dot org
Treasurer
Manisha Pendse
Secretary
Kedar Tamane
secretary AT houstonmaharashtramandal Dot org
Marketing
Jaising Jadhav – Lead
Meera Bhambure
Narendra Rao
Arvind Patil
Gargi Shahane
Anuja Pendse
Sonal Tuljapurkar
Akshay Kulkarni
Cultural
Tanuja Sahasrabuddhe – Lead
Surabhi Joshi Deshpande – Lead
Dipti Kanhere
Meera Bhambure
Priya Patankar
Anagha Patwari
Hemant Pandit
Shraddha Ghotkar
Snehal Doke
Daya Bodwadkar
Gayatri Damle
Sangeeta Chaudhari
Food
Leena Malpani Patil – Lead
Anita Naik
Abhijit Naik
Daya Bodwadkar
Rajashri Bhagwat
Vaibhav Chemburkar
Decoration
Nitu Tarnekar – Lead
Devayani Vaishnav – Lead
Maitreyi Pampattiwar
Manali Khandekar
Nidhi Kapupara
Welcome
Sonal Tuljapurkar – Lead
Priya Patankar
Hemant Pandit
Sonali Kashikar
Sonal Karjatkar
Rajashri Bhagwat
Ishan Khurjekar
Nidhi Kapupara
Parag Chaudhari
Abhijit Naik
Yuva
Gayatri Damle – Lead
Anagha Patwari
Amey Aras
Asset lead
Kedar Tamane
Gayatri Damle
Volunteer Management
Prachi Deshpande – Lead
Gayatri Damle – Lead
IT support
Amey Aras – Lead
Shreeya Deshpande
BMM Representative
Dipti Kanhere
Our Programs
HMM cultural division team is committed to bring variety of cultural programs from local and/ or artists from India through out the year. The team works hard to include maximum involvement from community to make it a success. HMM team is always open to suggestions and responds to feedback from community, making program better every year.