Grand Success of SAKMST Melava: A Celebration of Excellence and Unity – August 2025
The Somavanshi Arya Kshatriya Marathi Samaj – Telangana (SAKMST) under the inspiring leadership of President Sri CD Chavan recently hosted a remarkable community gathering – the “Melava” – a vibrant celebration of success, tradition, and togetherness.
Held with great enthusiasm, the Melava turned out to be a heartwarming and motivational event where distinguished members of the Samaj were recognized for their contributions and career achievements.
🎓 Recognition: Honouring Successful Professionals
A proud moment for the Samaj was the felicitation of several individuals who have excelled in their respective fields. Among those honored were:
Dr. Janak Raj Shankpal
Praveen Kumar Yande
Laxmi Narayan Dillikar
Naveen Raj Chavan
Naveen Manhar Chavan
Rohit Kamble
Dr. Narsing Rao Puthde
K. Ambika
Kiran Gawalkar
Aarti Shankpal
Dr. Sneha V
Usha Rani Dillikar
Shivani Atul Chandekar
Vaishnavi Dillikar
Anusha Navgirey
Anusha Pimpade
Aishwarya Sirisagar
Pragati Kenjalker
These shining examples serve as an inspiration to the younger generation, showing how dedication and perseverance can lead to great success.
🏅 Student Felicitation – Celebrating Future Leaders
The highlight of the Melava was also the felicitation of meritorious students from SSC and Intermediate who made the Samaj proud by securing state ranks in their respective boards.
Intermediate Rankers:
🥇 Krishna Nandgowdi (S/O Nandgowdi Tilakraj) – ₹15,000
🥈 Tanushree Nandgowdi (D/O Nandgowdi Jagadish) – ₹10,000
🥉 Bhakti Bhangay (D/O Dayakar Bhangay) – ₹5,000
🥉 Nagraj Keshwatkar (S/O Vinod Kumar Keshwatkar) – ₹5,000
SSC Rankers:
🥇 Amodh Ubale (S/O Sanjay Ubale) – ₹15,000
🥈 Acchit Chavan (S/O Dhananjay Narayanrao Chavan) – ₹10,000
🥉 Tanmay Satvase (S/O Vinod Satvase) – ₹5,000
🥉 Praneetha Dhotre (D/O Sanjay Dhotre) – ₹5,000
Their hard work, combined with community encouragement, has laid the foundation for a bright future.
👥 Melava Introduction Session – A Step Toward New Beginnings
In a thoughtful and progressive initiative, the Melava also provided a platform for eligible men and women seeking life partners. Participants introduced themselves on stage, creating a respectful and culturally rooted space for matrimonial alliances within the Samaj.
🌟 Chief Guest: Shri Malka Komaraiah – MLC, Teachers Constituency
The event was graced by Shri Malka Komaraiah, the honorable MLC of Teachers Constituency, who appreciated the Samaj’s efforts in encouraging education, unity, and social development. His presence added great value to the celebration.
🇮🇳 A Patriotic Close
The Melava concluded on a proud note with the National Anthem, filling every heart in the room with a sense of belonging and responsibility toward the nation and community.
🙏 A Step Towards a Brighter Future
This Melava was more than just a celebration – it was a statement of unity, pride, and progress. Under the guidance of Sri CD Chavan and the SAKMST team, the Samaj continues to build strong foundations for future generations.
Stay tuned for more such initiatives that uplift, inspire, and bring our community closer.
Jai Bhavani! Jai Shivaji!
