also played with fervor. Children’s games include Viti-Dandu ( Gilli-danda in Hindi) and Pakada-pakadi ( tag ). Hindus in Maharashtra follow the Shalivahana Saka era calendar . Gudi Padwa , Diwali , Rangapanchami , Gokulashtami and Ganeshotsav are some of the festivals that are celebrated in Maharashtra. Ganeshotsav is one of