About Our Governance
Maharashtra Mandal Ireland (MHMI) is governed by a dedicated committee of volunteers who work tirelessly to preserve and promote Marathi culture in Ireland. Our committee members bring diverse expertise and a shared passion for building a vibrant Maharashtrian community abroad.
Meet Our Committee
Vijay Yedge
Founder Member| Proud Konkankar and Mumbaikar, born and brought up in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra.
Dedicated to the conservation and cleanliness of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj forts for over 15 years, actively contributing to heritage preservation initiatives across Maharashtra.
A committed member of Maharashtra Mandal Ireland since its inception, supporting and strengthening the Marathi community in Ireland.
Passionate about promoting the Marathi language and culture within the community and inspiring future generations to stay connected to their roots and heritage.
Strong believer in preserving Maharashtra’s history, traditions and values through active community engagement and social.
Pooja Gunjal-Deshmukh
Born in the soil of Balaghat ranges in Ambajogai, shaped by the Sahyadris of Karad, and rooted anew in the Dublin Mountains since 2023 — Pooja is MHMI’s passionate voice for Marathi bhasha, culture, and the enduring legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. She doesn’t just celebrate Marathi culture, she lives it! Keeping Maharashtra in her heart, her mission is to connect future generations to their roots while ensuring our traditions and heritage continue to flow uninterrupted.
Aditya Kulkarni
Founder Member
Aditya Kulkarni was born and raised in Pune, educated in Marathi medium — and has proudly called Ireland home for the past eight years, working as an IT consultant. A founding pillar of MHMI, he has been actively involved in every activity, cultural event, programme, and festival since the very beginning. His journey — from Ganpati Mandal karyakarta to MHMI Core Team member — has been as enriching as it has been transformative. Passionate about community engagement, Aditya continues to pour his heart into promoting Marathi culture and traditions, one celebration at a time.
Pankaj Sapkal
Pankaj Sapkal grew up in Pune — a city synonymous with Marathi history, culture, festivals, and literary tradition — and has carried that pride to Ireland since 2022. A Technical Lead in IT, his deeper passion lies in community. What drew him to MHMI was simple — the feeling of togetherness it creates for every Marathi person far from home. From Ganeshotsav to cultural programmes, Pankaj actively contributes to keeping Marathi language, values, and festive spirit alive in Ireland — and ensuring the next generation inherits them too.
Sayli Dixit
Pune’s own Sayli Dixit joined MHMI in 2024 as a volunteer and didn’t look back. By 2025 she was on the Core Team — earned through her positive attitude, leadership, and hands-on involvement in every cultural event and initiative along the way. Passionate about community engagement and preserving Marathi culture, Sayli is the kind of person who makes every gathering feel like home.
Vaibhav Puralkar
From the beauty of Sindhudurg to the spirit of Ireland, my journey since 2023 has been one of culture, connection, and the honour of contributing to Maharashtra Mandal Ireland from its earliest days.
Ajay Joshi
Abhishek Dahale
Want to Get Involved?
We are always looking for passionate volunteers to join our team. Whether you want to help organise events, contribute your skills, or simply be part of our growing community — we would love to hear from you!