Thousands of Devotees Witness Grand ‘Kali Mata – Adishakti’ Live Tableau on Pune’s Tilak Road
Thousands of devotees attended Shivdarshan Mitra Mandal Trust's grand Kali Mata – Adishakti live tableau on Pune's Tilak Road. Featuring elaborate costumes, lighting and live performances, the presentation promoted women's empowerment, girls' education, gender equality and awareness against female foeticide.

Pune: Shivdarshan Mitra Mandal Trust's grand live tableau, themed Kali Mata – Adishakti, attracted thousands of devotees on Tilak Road in Pune. The presentation combined religious devotion with a social message, highlighting women's empowerment, respect for women, equal educational opportunities for girls and the prevention of female foeticide.
The tableau was organised with the objective of raising awareness about the importance of women's dignity and their role in society. Through the powerful depiction of Goddess Kali, the trust sought to convey that women are not weak but embody the strength and power of Adishakti.
Grand Live Performance Attracts Thousands of Devotees
The live presentation featured elaborate costumes, expressive performances and an impressive lighting arrangement that brought the concept of Adishakti to life.
Thousands of devotees gathered to witness the tableau, which became one of the major attractions in the Tilak Road area. The presentation received an enthusiastic response from visitors.
The organisers used the portrayal of Goddess Kali to communicate the importance of recognising and respecting women's strength in everyday life.
Religious Celebrations Combined with Social Awareness
Beyond its religious significance, the tableau focused on several important social issues, including women's dignity, girls' education, female foeticide prevention and women's empowerment.
The trust emphasised the need to provide women with equal respect and ensure that girls receive the same educational opportunities as boys. It also sought to raise awareness about ending female foeticide and recognising women's contributions to society.
The central message of the presentation was that respecting Adishakti means respecting every woman.
By incorporating these themes into a live religious tableau, Shivdarshan Mitra Mandal Trust attempted to reach a large audience and encourage greater awareness of gender equality.
Kali Mata's Powerful Form Highlights Women's Strength
The portrayal of Goddess Kali formed the centrepiece of the presentation. Through the depiction of her powerful form, the organisers highlighted the idea that women possess immense strength and should never be regarded as helpless.
The combination of traditional costumes, lighting and live performances helped communicate this message to the devotees attending the event.
The presentation aimed to encourage visitors to recognise women's strength while reflecting on the importance of dignity, education and equal opportunities.
Shivdarshan Mitra Mandal Trust's Collective Effort
The initiative was organised under the leadership of Shivdarshan Mitra Mandal Trust president Aba Bagul, treasurer Nandkumar Bangde and secretary Ghanshyam Sawant.
Nandkumar Kondalkar, Ramesh Bhandari, organisers Hemant Bagul and Amit Bagul, along with the trust's members and volunteers, contributed to the organisation and presentation of the tableau.
Through the Kali Mata – Adishakti initiative, the trust brought together religious celebrations and social awareness, delivering a message about women's dignity and empowerment to thousands of devotees.