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Maharashtra Mandal of Los Angeles Marathi Shala 
Institution name: Maharashtra Mandal of Los Angeles
Address: 4926 Coyote Wells Circle
West Lake Village, CA 91362
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
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Web address: http://mmla.org/mmla/
 
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Address: 4926 Coyote Wells Circle
West Lake Village,  CA  91362
Email: mmla@mmla.org
Telephone: (000) 000-0000
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Purposes and goals of the program:
The Maharashtra Mandal of Los Angeles (MMLA) offers classes at three locations--Simi  Valley, Norwalk, and Irvine--to  promote the Marathi language  and culture. The syllabus for the Marathi classes emphasizes everyday spoken Marathi, numbers, Marathi script, grammar, reading, and culture.

MMLA is a member of the Bruhan Maharashtra Mandal (BMM) of North America. BMM is an umbrella organization of Marathi schools and cultural centers across North America. It strives to bring together the North American Marathi community as well as the global Marathi community. BMM promotes cultural activities and works to address the needs of various age groups in the Marathi community. One of the projects of BMM is Marathi Shala, for which it recommends materials for Marathi language education.
Program origin:
Began in 2008
Program funding:
Registration fee of $10, plus $15 per quarter
 
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    Classes take place at three locations: 1. Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon, Simi Valley, CA 93063. 2. Sindhu Center, 14117 Clarkdale Avenue, Norwalk, CA 90650. 3. Suite 104, Ekta Center, 2691 Richter Ave, Irvine, CA 92606.
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    The Marathi Shala syllabus is approved by Bharati Vidyapeeth University in Pune, India. Bharati Vidyapeeth awards certificates to students.
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    Comments:
    Click on the following link to watch a performance by the students of the MMLA Marathi Shala:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFHfmtZo6qA&list=PLB6853817B3235EDF&index=6

    This profile was created by Mahida Bachu on February 25, 2013.