most widely followed and played sport. Kabaddi and hockey are 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