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Ministry of Culture

Maharashtra’s Heritage, Art and Contemporary Achievements Featured in PM Mementos e-Auction 2026

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The Ministry of Culture has featured Maharashtra’s heritage, art, and contemporary achievements in the 8th edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction 2026. The 89-memento collection includes sculptures, paintings, artworks, commemorative pieces, religious artefacts, sports memorabilia, and models representing the state's cultural landscape. Key highlights encompass representations of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Bhakti tradition figures like Sant Tukaram and Sant Dnyaneshwar, indigenous Warli art pieces, sports memorabilia from Paralympians Sukant Kadam and Sachin Khilari, models of major infrastructure projects like Vadhavan Port and the Navi Mumbai International Airport, and depictions of historical figures such as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak. The auction remains live until October 2, 2026.

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