Cultural Celebrations Ahead
Join us for vibrant events celebrating Marathi culture throughout the year in Jacksonville, Florida.
Past Event
Diwali 2025
Join us for a fun Diwali Lantern Making activity, organized by the MMJAX Committee on the event day! Kids will get to create colorful lanterns with all supplies provided, guided by youth volunteers. Perfect for all ages—come and get creative!
**No Registrations needed!
Diwali Lantern Making for Kids
Diwali Fort Building Competition
Diwali Cultural Performances
Let's light up the stage with Marathi culture- lavani, bhondla, abhang, natya sangeet- while also enjoying Bollywood inspired performances. Don't miss the Fashion Show/ Ramp walk (traditional wear only) at the end of the event - open for all ages, no registration needed!
Categories: Dance | Music | Skit | Stand-up Comedy | Mimicry
**Registrations are closed!
This Diwali, let's celebrate our traditions with creativity and joy with Fort building competition for kids and families. A panel of judges will personally visit your location and record a short video of your fort for evaluation on Oct 20th.
**Registrations are still open. For participation contact: Santy Rawool +1 973-906-8045
Our Events
Our planned events for the year 2025
Makar Sankranti
The festival emphasizes community bonding, with families exchanging greetings like "Tilgul ghya, god god bola"
Shiv Jayanti
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti is not only a celebration of his birth but also an occasion to reflect on his contributions to Indian history and the Maratha pride.
Hoisting a "Gudi" to invite prosperity and happiness into the home. It’s a time for families to come together and celebrate new hopes, happiness, and prosperity.
Gudi Padva
Maharashtra Din
It’s a celebration of Marathi heritage, language, Maharashtra Day also serves as a reminder of the cultural, historical, and linguistic identity of the people of Maharashtra.
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi, The festival fosters unity, community spirit, and devotion, and is marked by a blend of religious reverence and festive joy.
Diwali is a time for family reunions, feasting on traditional sweets like modak, karanji, and chakli, as well as the exchange of gifts and sweets among friends and neighbors.