Maratha history
Learn about the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Swarajya, administrative vision, forts, naval strength, and community resilience.
Coming soon
Membership registration
A dedicated membership portal is being prepared for families, students, volunteers, cultural contributors, and professional mentors. Early registration will include profile setup, chapter selection, volunteering interests, and event reminders.
Member profiles
Store family details, local chapter, language interests, volunteering preferences, and event reminders.
Member-only content
Detailed history, heritage notes, surname roots, Kul origins, and curated articles will open after login.
Public content
Heritage & Culture
A public introduction to Maratha history, values, language, food, arts, forts, and traditions for families growing roots in Britain while staying connected to Maharashtra.
Traditions
Explore language, powada, lezim, dhol-tasha, rangoli, food traditions, family rituals, and festival practices shared across generations.
Shiv Jayanti
Celebrate leadership, courage, and community service through cultural programmes, children’s performances, talks, and seva initiatives.
Member-only page
Name History
A protected knowledge area for Maratha surnames, clan and Kul origins, historical figures, migration stories, and family heritage research.
Member-only content coming soon
Preview dashboard
Surname origins
Research notes for family names, regional roots, and historical references.
Kul and lineage
Curated explanations of Kul, traditions, and ancestry context.
Historical figures
Profiles of leaders, administrators, warriors, saints, and community builders.
Heritage articles
Long-form member articles with references and family-friendly summaries.
Community events
Events
Cultural gatherings, festivals, youth activities, talks, and seva initiatives across UK chapters.
Upcoming | 19 Feb 2027
Shiv Jayanti Celebration
London Community Hall, Wembley
Powada, children’s talks, fort storytelling, traditional food, and a community service pledge.
Upcoming | 12 Sep 2026
Ganesh Utsav Milan
Birmingham Cultural Centre
A family-friendly aarti, arts activities, prasad, music, and youth volunteering desk.
Upcoming | 26 Jul 2026
Heritage Talk: Forts & Swarajya
Manchester Library Forum
A public talk introducing key Maratha forts, governance, and leadership lessons.
Past | 14 Apr 2026
Gudhi Padwa Community Dinner
Harrow Arts Centre
New year gathering with food stalls, introductions for new families, and children’s activities.
Online donation system
Support community work
Donations help fund cultural events, youth programmes, heritage research, venue hire, student support, and community seva initiatives.
Replace the Stripe test checkout URL and PayPal donate URL with your live merchant links before launch.
After login
Member Dashboard
A preview of the future logged-in area for profile details, protected articles, event reminders, and member services.
Understanding Kul, Devak & family traditions
Protected article preview for logged-in members.
Shiv Jayanti registration opens soon
Member dashboard reminders can link directly to ticketing and volunteering forms.
Community leadership
Founding Members
Founder Name
Chairperson
Community organiser focused on heritage education, youth engagement, and UK chapter coordination.
Founder Name
Culture Lead
Leads festivals, family programming, language activities, and cultural content for younger members.
Founder Name
Treasurer
Supports donations, event budgets, transparency, and sustainable growth for community projects.
Founder Name
Treasurer
Supports donations, event budgets, transparency, and sustainable growth for community projects.
Founder Name
Treasurer
Supports donations, event budgets, transparency, and sustainable growth for community projects.
Founder Name
Treasurer
Supports donations, event budgets, transparency, and sustainable growth for community projects.
Founder Name
Chairperson
Community organiser focused on heritage education, youth engagement, and UK chapter coordination.
Founder Name
Culture Lead
Leads festivals, family programming, language activities, and cultural content for younger members.
Founder Name
Treasurer
Supports donations, event budgets, transparency, and sustainable growth for community projects.
Founder Name
Treasurer
Supports donations, event budgets, transparency, and sustainable growth for community projects.
Founder Name
Treasurer
Supports donations, event budgets, transparency, and sustainable growth for community projects.
Founder Name
Treasurer
Supports donations, event budgets, transparency, and sustainable growth for community projects.
Contact Us
Get in touch
For membership, donations, events, volunteering, founding member updates, and partnership enquiries.
Email: info@marathas.org.uk
Location: London, United Kingdom
Chapters: London, Midlands, Manchester, Scotland