Updated 16:46 IST, February 26th 2025
Trimbakeshwar Temple authorities confirmed that during her recent visit to the temple, Mali had expressed her willingness to stage a dance performance there. Follow:
Prajakta Mali is Marathi actress and dancer | Image:
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Marathi actress Prajakta Mali backed out from a dance performance scheduled to be held at the famous Trimbakeshwar temple in Maharashtra’s Nashik on Mahashivratri on February 26. Mali, known for her roles predominantly in Marathi cinema and TV, shared a video in which she confirmed backing out from performing at the event which could have created a “law and order situation”, as per the local authorities.
Scheduled for Wednesday and later cancelled dance act of Mali, one among several others, faced opposition from several quarters, with the Archaeological Survey of India also asking the temple authorities not to organise a cultural event there. Temple authorities confirmed that during her recent visit to the temple, Mali had expressed her willingness to stage a dance performance there.
Prajakta Mali was scheduled to perform at the Trimbakeshwar temple on Mahashivratri Prajakta Mali confirms backing out from cultural event
The Trimbakeshwar temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, sees a large number of devotees throughout the year. The temple authorities organised the Shiv Stuti dance performance by actor Prajakta Mali on the premises of the temple on the occasion of Mahashivratri on Wednesday. However, several persons, including former trustees of the temple, opposed it saying it would draw large crowds and may lead to a law and order situation. Officials of the Chha
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