Namaskar,
For the past 35 years, Rangdeep Diwali Ank has been a cherished joint venture of Marathi Vishwa New Jersey (MVNJ) and Maharashtra Mandal of New York (MMNY) — a tradition that brings our communities together through creativity, culture, and shared pride. As the Rangdeep 2026 team prepares to begin their work in the coming months, we are pleased to share an important update. This year, MVNJ and MMNY will be launching a new Go Green initiative to reduce paper usage, printing waste, and rising production costs.
Moving toward a digital first Rangdeep helps us:
1) Save over 72,000 pages of paper,
2) Lower our carbon footprint, and
3) Make the entire process more sustainable for the future.
For members who still prefer a printed copy, physical copies will be available for purchase at an estimated cost of $10–$15 per copy. To plan printing accurately and avoid waste, payment will be collected in advance, and copies will be distributed during Diwali 2026.
We warmly encourage everyone to support Virtual Rangdeep and join us in this environmentally responsible shift toward a greener, more sustainable future for our community.
– Marathi Vishwa Committee