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The Akola Pact of 1947 aimed to grant Vidarbha autonomy within a Marathi state, shaping India’s regional identity debates.

Madhav Shrihari Aney’s efforts shaped Vidarbha’s identity and fuelled the movement for its equal rights.

An in-depth look at Vidarbha’s traditional sarees, highlighting their weaving techniques, styles, and cultural value.

A detailed account of Shantinatha Temple Ramtek, highlighting its history, architecture, and role in Jain traditions.

How Ramtek’s Ramagiri Hills inspired Kalidas’s Meghdootam, shaping its setting and lasting literary legacy.

Meetha Neem Dargah in Nagpur remains a vital Sufi site, facing challenges of encroachment and lack of preservation.

Kalidas Festival in Ramtek honours classical arts and Kalidasa’s literary legacy, enriching Vidarbha’s culture.

Visit Nagardhan Fort near Ramtek, a historic Vakataka and Maratha site with cultural significance and scenic attractions.

Kelzhar in Vidarbha holds historic temples, fort ruins, and legends tied to the Mahabharata and ancient Jain heritage.

From Gandhi’s ashram to tribal heritage and science exhibits, Vidarbha’s museums preserve stories across time and themes.

Centuries-old wells across Vidarbha reveal lost water systems, cultural importance, and urgent need for preservation.

Mansar in Vidarbha reveals ancient Vakataka ruins, temples, and a 5th-century capital buried under centuries of soil.

Shreekshetra Pohradevi in Washim is a major Banjara pilgrimage site with deep historical roots and a rich cultural legacy.

From mythological kings to colonial rule, Vidarbha’s dynastic history shaped its politics, culture, and identity.

The Hisse-Borala inscription in Washim, Maharashtra, reveals the Vakataka dynasty’s public works and precise dating from 457 CE.

Washim's journey spans ancient volcanic landscapes, Vakataka rule, medieval temples, and a vibrant modern district.

Dive into Nagpur's vibrant folk theatre, from Tamasha's lively dances to Gondhal's sacred rituals, rooted in Maharashtra's heritage.

How three jurists from Vidarbha rose to become Chief Justice of India and shaped major constitutional decisions.

Read about Baburao Shedmake, a Gond leader who fought British rule in 1857, leaving a lasting legacy in Gadchiroli.

Tracing Gadchiroli's journey from prehistoric fossils and Gond rule to modern-day insurgency and forest governance reforms.