Documentation Of Marathwadi Dialect Needed: Dr Sushil Dhaskate
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The dialect of Marathwada was once the standard language of Maharashtra. However, the people of Pune imposed their own version of Marathi as the standard across the Marathi-speaking region. Consequently, it is essential to document the Marathwadi dialect, which is currently being stifled along with other dialects, said renowned linguistic researcher and scholar Dr…
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar witnessed an event to celebrate Marathwada Liberation Day, organized at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU) on Thursday. The flag was raised by Vice-Chancellor Dr Vijay Fullari in the morning on the lawn in front of the main building. Dr Sushil Dhaskate, a renowned linguistic researcher and scholar, delivered a lecture titled ‘Marathwada: Language and Culture’ later that day at Mahatma Phule Hall.
Dr Dhaskate emphasized that Marathwada has a rich history of language, culture, and identity spanning thousands of years. He highlighted that language plays a crucial role in social life, much like air in the atmosphere, even though it may not be visible. The Marathi language originated near the Ajanta Caves and dates back to the Yadava era, serving as the standard language for all Marathi people.
However, in recent centuries, a different version has been imposed as the standard, stunting the growth and appreciation of the Marathwadi dialect.
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