Organised under the auspices of Maharashtra Rajya Sanskrutik Sanchanalay, the 49th State level Sangeet Natya competition was inaugurated by former President Datta Bhagat on Monday 21st December 2009. On this occasion, former classical singer and actress Kirti Shiledar, well known actress Sumati Tikekar and renowned musician Jayram Potdar were present.

Mr. Mohan Kulkarni, convener of the competition, welcomed the participants and after that The ‘Active Group’ from Sangli presented V.V. Shirwadkar’s popular play ‘Yayati aani Devyani’. The competition will go on till 3rd January 2010 at Bharat Natya Mandir , Pune from 7.30 pm onwards. Total 14 teams have entered this competition and the organizers have kept the very nominal rates for the tickets.