{
  "id": 18529955,
  "title": "Dombivli Students Bring Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's Legacy Alive With 27 Miniature Forts At Diwali Exhibition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/dombivli-students-bring-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharajs-legacy-alive",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T15:43:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/dombivli-students-bring-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharajs-legacy-alive-with-27-miniature-forts-at-diwali-exhibition"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Dombivli, students at Tilak Nagar Vidyamandir brought Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's legacy to life during a Diwali exhibition, showcasing their creativity and understanding of Maratha history. The two-day event, organized by Tilak Nagar Shikshan Prasarak Mandal, featured 27 miniature forts, each reflecting the architectural features and strategic importance of historic forts from the Maratha era. Organized to encourage creativity, practical learning, and cultural awareness, the exhibition attracted around 300 students from Class V to college level. Alongside the fort-making competition, students also participated in workshops on decorating traditional earthen lamps and making colorful Diwali lanterns. The event received positive feedback from parents and local residents who appreciated the students' efforts and the variety of creative models. The organizers emphasized that such initiatives help develop artistic talent, teamwork, and cultural awareness while connecting students with Maharashtra's historical heritage and traditional festivals.",
  "summary": "Dombivli: Giving a creative touch to Maharashtra’s glorious history and traditional Diwali celebrations, students of Tilak Nagar Vidyamandir in Dombivli recreated 27 historic forts, showcasing their artistic skills and understanding of the Maratha legacy. The two-day event, organised on Wednesday and Thursday, witnessed enthusiastic participation from around 300 students, from Class V to the…",
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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."
}