New Delhi, May 31 (UNI) The Maharashtra Sadan in the national capital observed Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar's 300th birth anniversary on Saturday, with officials paying floral tributes at her statue.

In a programme organised in the auditorium of the old Maharashtra Sadan, located at Copernicus Marg, Resident Commissioner and Secretary R. Vimala offered flowers at the statue of Ahilyabai Holkar.

On this occasion, Assistant Resident Commissioner Dr. Rajesh Adapwar, Smita Shelar were present and also offered flowers.

A similar programme was organised at the new Maharashtra Sadan, located at Kasturba Gandhi Marg, where former state minister Mahadev Jankar offered flowers at a statue and image of Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar.

On this occasion, Jankar highlighted the unparalleled work of Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar.

Resident Commissioner and Secretary R Vimala, Assistant Resident Commissioner, Dr. Rajesh Adpawar, Smita Shelar, along with the officers and employees of Maharashtra Sadan were present, and also paid floral tributes at the statue.

Ahilyabai Holkar was the Rajamata and later the ruling queen of Indore within the Maratha Empire. She is renowned for her good governance, social welfare, and humanitarian work, as well as her contributions to religious, educational, and cultural advancement.

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