These inscriptions suggest that Marathi was a standard written language by the 12th century. A 2-line 1118 CE Marathi inscription at Shravanabelagola records a grant by the Hoysalas. 1012 CE stone inscription from Akshi taluka of Raigad district, and a 1060 or 1086 CE copper-plate inscription from Dive that records a land grant ( agrahara) to a Brahmin. The earliest Marathi-only inscriptions are the ones issued during the Shilahara rule, including a c. Several inscriptions dated to the second half of the 11th century feature Marathi, which is usually appended to Sanskrit or Kannada in these inscriptions. Marathi, a derivative of Maharashtri, is probably first attested in a 739 CE copper-plate inscription found in Satara. A committee appointed by the Maharashtra State Government to get the Classical status for Marathi has claimed that Marathi existed at least 2300 years ago alongside Sanskrit as a sister language. The earliest example of Maharashtri as a separate language dates to approximately 3rd century BCE: a stone inscription found in a cave at Naneghat, Junnar in Pune district had been written in Maharashtri using Brahmi script. Marathi inscription at the foot of Bahubali statue at Jain temple in Shravanabelagola is the earliest known Marathi inscription found. In its phonology, it contrasts apico-alveolar with alveopalatal affricates and alveolar with retroflex laterals ( and (Marathi letters ल and ळ respectively). Marathi distinguishes inclusive and exclusive forms of 'we' and possesses a three-way gender system, that features the neuter in addition to the masculine and the feminine. The major dialects of Marathi are Standard Marathi and the Varhadi dialect. The language has some of the oldest literature of all modern Indian languages, dating from around 600 AD. Marathi has the third largest number of native speakers in India, after Hindi and Bengali. Marathi ranks 10th in the list of languages with most native speakers in the world. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India, with 83 million speakers as of 2011. It is the official language of Maharashtra, and a co-official language in Goa and the union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Marathi ( English: / m ə ˈ r ɑː t i/ मराठी, Marāṭhī, Marathi: ( listen)) is an Indo-Aryan language predominantly spoken by Marathi people in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Talking about the music of Maharashtra won't complete without the mention of Natya Sangeet, numerous folk songs and its great saint poets.Regions where Marathi is the language of a significant minority Povada is the dance form that showcases the lifetime achievements of the Maratha ruler Shivaji Maharaj.Įvery festive occasion is accompanied by song, music and dance in Maharashtra. Gifted with its rich culture and traditions, Maharashtra has different types of dance forms. Especially on festive occasions, specific mithais (sweets) are offered such as ukadiche modak (Ganesh Chaturthi) and satyanarayan puja sheera. Maharashtrians believe in offering their food first to the God as a thanksgiving. Maharashtrians consider anna, or food equals to Brahma, the creator of the universe. Generally, men wear dhoti and pheta in olden days, while women wear choli and saree. Kala and Tamasha are the folk dances that attach to the heart of theĪs Maharashtra is a vast state, the people of this colourful state wears different types of costumes, take different cuisines, has different forms of dances and music according to the physical features of their locality. Rhythmic movements entertain the Maharashtrians. The dance forms like Povada, Lavani and Koli with mesmerizing music and And everybody knows about the unbeatable taste of the Although, Maharashtrian cuisines are a bit strong in pepperĪnd spice, but it is the speciality of the dishes of this state that The mouth watering Konkan and Varadi cuisines would kill any visitor'sĪppetite. Time, young Maharashtrians too are fast attracting to the latestįashions imported from the western countries. In olden days, while women wear choli and saree. As Maharashtra is a vast state, the people of thisĬolourful state wears different types of costumes, take differentĬuisines, has different forms of dances and music according to the
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