8th and 9th July 2023
Saturday and Sunday
at
Maharashtra Seva Sangh
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Mulund (West), Mumbai 400080.
Phone: +91-22-25681631
Greetings!
Exemplary work by focused institutions and conferences is not new to Maharashtra. Such activities have been on for over a century in the state, but the Girimitra Sammelan - which is into its 20th year - is more than a tiny dot.
Despite lacking a single organisation or group's banner, we are a unique congregation of mountain lovers that has grown by leaps in its 19 editions, since starting in the early years of the century.
We serve as networking platform for connecting scores of volunteers and organisations, and the sense of responsibility has grown with the increasing popularity. A rich documentation of important subjects like 50 years of mountaineering in Maharashtra, projects of social relevance and women's participation in adventure have been created for posterity and the attendees got to listen to inspirational personalities at the Sammelan, which also introspected on changes happening in adventure.
For the upcoming 20th Sammelan, we are kickstarting newer initiatives, including four brand new competitions and dedicated presentation subjects on the periphery of mountaineering.
This year also marks the 350th anniversary of the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Mr Raghujiraje Angre, a descendant of the warrior king's naval chief Kanhoji Angre will be delivering a special lecture at the 20th Girimitra Sammelan.
Different organisations have led the organising efforts at each Sammelan. All these organisations will be jointly taking the mantle of this year's event.
We invite you at the 20th Girimitra Sammelan.
NEW COMPETITION
Bouldering competition announced! This competition is being introduced for the very first time in Girimitra Sammelan. The final round will be held live during Girimitra session. Entry form and contact details are available here.
NEW COMPETITION
Sketching competition announced! This competition is being introduced for the very first time in Girimitra Sammelan. Entry form and contact details are available here.
NEW COMPETITION
Experience Sharing Competition announced! This competition is being introduced for the very first time in Girimitra Sammelan. Entry form and contact details are available here.
NEW COMPETITION
Reels Competition announced! This competition is being introduced for the very first time in Girimitra Sammelan. Entry form, Rules & Regulations and contact details are available here.
Film Competition announced! Entry form, Rules & Regulations and contact details are available here.
Photography Competition announced! Entry form, Rules & Regulations and contact details are available here.
Trekkers' Blog Competition announced! Details about the competition are available here.
We are collecting information about Rock Climbing expeditions & Himalayan expedition undertaken between 30th June 2022 and 1 July 2023. Last date to submit information is 30th June 2023.
For additional information, please contact Prakash Walvekar Phone +91-9821194373, Email prakashvishnuwalvekar@gmail.com or Pallavi Vartak Phone +91-9870054907.
Please join the 'Girimitra 2023 Updates' WhatsApp group by clicking this link
In the words of revered Mountaineer Mr. Sharad Owalekar the award is more of an appreciation from my mountaineer friends than just an award. Felicitation of a mountaineer by mountaineers!.
Various competitions such as photography, audio-visual and so on, are held every year. View important details like Entry Form, Rules and Regulations, Last Date, contact information, etc.
Links showing images, videos, blog entries displaying Girimitra Sammelan being mentioned by print media, social media and others. Be prepared for a visual treat and lot of information.