Powada is a powerful traditional folk art of Maharashtra that narrates the bravery, sacrifices, and victories of Maratha warriors, especially Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Performed with energetic singing, dramatic expressions, and rhythmic instruments like dholki, Powadas inspire courage and pride. These ballads were historically used to spread awareness of heroic deeds among the masses and continue to keep the Maratha legacy alive in Ahmednagar’s cultural landscape.
