Marbat festival
The burning of the effigies symbolises the tradition of burning away people’s pain, suffering, sorrows, and grievances,” Fadnavis said after attending the festival. He said the festival had generated considerable enthusiasm, with large numbers of citizens taking part in processions carrying Badgya and Marbat effigies before consigning them to flames. The municipal corporation has also done the branding of the festival in a very good manner,” he said.
“Marbat is a tradition that is over a century old. “I feel that this time the civic body has made an effort to give the festival an international identity. Consuls general, celebrities, and other prominent personalities have been associated with it.
Nagpur: Lauding the city’s efforts to give its historic Marbat festival an international identity, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said the event was not merely a religious or cultural celebration but a reflection of Nagpur’s deep-rooted traditions and collective aspirations.