The Burning of the Marbat

Sat Aug 23 2025 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm UTC+05:30

Harihar Mandir Whardhaman Nagar Nagpur | Nagpur

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The Burning of the Marbat
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As dusk falls, the final act of the Marbat Utsav begins — the burning of the effigy. This walk brings you to the powerful moment when the Kali Marbat, having passed through the streets carrying the voice of the people, is set to flames. This isn’t just a ritual; it’s a release — of anger, humour, protest, and unspoken frustrations. The burning of the Marbat is a symbolic gesture where the community expresses its stand against social evils, injustice, or everyday wrongs, using fire as a form of resolution. While each locality may burn its effigy separately, the act resonates across the city, uniting people through a shared sentiment.
This walk offers a close view into the meanings, emotions, and preparations behind this moment. Witness how, in a festival born of satire and resistance, fire becomes a tool for reflection — and closure. Join us for an experience that is intense, immersive, and entirely Nagpur.
Led by Rahul Jambhulkar, a PhD scholar in Sociology at IIT Bombay. Since 2021, he has been researching the Marbat-Badgya Utsav of Nagpur and is now close to submitting his thesis. Before joining IIT Bombay, he worked as a researcher with well-known institutions in India for over five years. He has also published research papers in reputed journals both in India and abroad.
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Harihar Mandir Whardhaman Nagar Nagpur, Anath Vidyarthi Gruha, Bhandara Road, Lakadganj, Nagpur 440008, India, Nagpur

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