Swarajya's Brave Women Honored: Art Illuminates Hidden Histories at Shiv Jayanti

• Pune's Shiv Jayanti celebration highlighted the contributions of 'Swarajya Lakshmis' – brave wives and secret agent women.
• Kalavishkar Academy students created paintings of these unsung heroines for the Swarajya Rath Yatra.
• The artwork, completed in 48 hours, pays tribute to women who supported Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's Swarajya.
• Portraits honored figures like Umabai Malojiraje Bhosale, Hirkani Gawali, and Lakshmibai Bajiprabhu Deshpande.
• The initiative aims to educate the new generation about their bravery, sacrifice, and contribution to Swarajya.