{
  "id": 13732674,
  "title": "Sainath High School Alumni Turn Reunion Into Heritage Trek At Raigad Fort, Introduce Children To Shivaji Maharaj's Legacy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/sainath-high-school-alumni-turn-reunion-into-heritage-trek-at-raigad",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T13:29:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/sainath-high-school-alumni-turn-reunion-into-heritage-trek-at-raigad-fort-introduce-children-to-shivaji-maharajs-legacy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Around 40 alumni from the 1998 batch of Sainath High School in Alkuti recently embarked on a trip to Raigad Fort, turning their school reunion into a historical and cultural heritage experience for their children. The initiative aimed to bring the next generation closer to Maharashtra’s rich cultural heritage, moving beyond digital screens and textbook lessons. The group, led by Santosh Thorat, a former student, trekked from Pachad, the fort’s foothills, exploring landmarks such as the Maha Darwaja, royal court, marketplace, and Takmak Tok. Accompanied by guide Manish Gore, the alumni learned about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s life, military strategy, and vision of Swarajya. The children experienced the history firsthand, which helped them connect with the past beyond what they learned in the classroom. The trek tested the participants' endurance, with some completing the climb in just 50 minutes. The group also enjoyed traditional Maharashtrian cuisine, including zunka-bhakri, and participated in a devotional musical performance at the Jagdishwar temple. The outing served as an opportunity for alumni to reconnect with friends and create memories with their families, while introducing their children to the state's cultural and historical legacy.",
  "summary": "Turning a school reunion into a lesson in history and heritage, former students of Sainath High School in Alkuti, from the 1998 batch, brought together around 40 family members for a trek to Raigad Fort, introducing their children to the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj through a firsthand experience of the historic capital of Swarajya. Beyond Screens And Textbooks Moving beyond digital…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}