Heritage Villages of Maharashtra
An initiative of Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC)
Experience the Hidden Gems: Palghar and Nashik
This platform is a celebration of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Maharashtra's tribal communities. From their mesmerizing performing arts and intricate crafts to their sacred rituals and daily ways of life, we aim to showcase these living traditions. Supported by the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation, this project creates a unique bridge between travelers and the communities of Palghar and Nashik. Each featured village opens a doorway into a deeper, more personal cultural experience, inviting you to meet local artists, participate in vibrant festivals, learn traditional skills, and indulge in the local delicacies. By fostering community-led tourism that is rooted in authenticity and respect, we work to preserve these cultural treasures for future generations while creating sustainable opportunities for the very people who keep them alive.
Experience Palghar
A Treasure Trove of Culture, Serenity and Tourism
Experience Nashik
An Amalgamation of Natural Abundance and Living Heritage
Events
Palghar Festival 2026
Experience the vibrant cultural heritage of Palghar at the Palghar Festival, a celebration of folk performances, Bohada traditions, bamboo basketry, local cuisine, historic palaces and forts, and the scenic beauty of the region. Will be held at Divya Vidyalaya Ground, Jawhar, Palghar, on 3–4 October 2026.
Divya Vidyalaya Ground, Jawhar
The schedule is as follows:
Day 1 | 3 October
Inauguration of the festival, workshops with Warli and Bamboo artists, and folk performances including Tarpa Nritya, Dhol Nritya, Tipri Geet, Gauri Nritya, Morga Nritya and Kambade Nritya, with interactions with the performing artists.
Day 2 | 4 October
Interactions and workshop with Warli artists, Bamboo artist workshop, performances of Bohada Nritya and Tarpa Nritya, followed by Dangi Nritya, Gauri Nritya, Thakar Nritya and Dera Geet, and the closing of the festival.
Nashik Festival 2026
Nashik Festival 2026
Experience the vibrant cultural heritage of Nashik at the Nashik Festival, a celebration of Bohada masks, tribal dance and oral traditions, local flavours, and the rich cultural traditions of the Western Ghats. Held across Pimpalsond and Shribhuvan Chinchpada and surrounding areas from 2–4 October 2026.
The schedule is as follows:
Shribhuvan Chinchpada, Surgana
Day 1 | 2 October
Welcome by community artists, a village visit, Pawri instrument-making workshop, and folk performances including Thakar Nritya, Dhol Pawri Nritya, Dongri Dev Nritya, Thali Badya, Dhaak Badya, Madal Nritya and Tipri Nritya, with opportunities to interact with the artists.
Day 2 | 3 October
Folk performances, a Pawri instrument-making workshop, village visit, and interactions with artists on the content and context of the dance traditions.
Day 3 | 4 October
Pawri Nritya and Tipri Nritya, Pawri instrument-making workshop, village visit, and performances of Dongri Dev Nritya, Thakar Nritya and Madal Nritya, followed by the closing of the festival.
Pimpalsond, Surgana
Day 1 | 2 October
Workshop with Bohada artists, performances of Bohada Nritya, Thakar Nritya and Dongri Mauli Nritya, inauguration of the Bohada Information Centre, village visit, and performances of Bagh Pawri Nritya, Toor Nritya and Pawri Nritya.
Day 2 | 3 October
Workshop and interaction with Bohada artists, Bohada and Thakar Nritya, a village visit, and performances of Bagh Pawri Nritya, Toor Nritya, Dongri Mauli Nritya and Pawri Nritya.
Day 3 | 4 October
Workshop with Bohada artists, performances of Bohada Nritya, Toor Nritya and Dongri Mauli Nritya, village visit, and performances of Bagh Pawri Nritya and Thakar Nritya, followed by the closing of the festival.
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