USA to India | Why This Tanjavur Marathi Girl Left America | American Bhau Podcast

Thousands of kilometers away from Maharashtra, deep in the south of India, there is a Marathi community that has kept its language, food, and traditions alive for over 300 to 400 years. Most of us have never even heard of them. They are the Tanjavur Marathi people, and their story is one of the most beautiful hidden chapters of Marathi history.In this episode of the American Bhau Podcast, I sit down with Amruta Panth, a young Tanjavur Marathi woman who was born and raised in the United States. In 2024, she made a bold decision. She left her corporate career in America and moved back to India to preserve her mother tongue through social media. Today, she runs the popular Instagram page Tanjavur Marathi and is teaching the world about this rare and beautiful dialect.Here is what we talk about in this episode:The real history of how Marathi people reached Tanjavur during the 17th century under Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's era and how they built a kingdom there. How Tanjavur Marathi sounds different from the Marathi we speak today and why it has a Tamil accent mixed in. The unique food culture including saar bhaat, taak bhaat, ambat bhaji, and why rice is the heart of every meal. The deep connection with Bharatanatyam, Carnatic music, and Tanjavur paintings. How growing up Marathi in America shaped Amruta's identity. Why she left a stable government job in the US to follow her passion. The challenges of preserving a dying language in the age of Instagram and Reels. How social media can become a powerful tool to save culture, heritage, and identity.This conversation is not just about language. It is about identity, courage, and the power of going back to your roots. If you are a Marathi person living anywhere in the world, this episode will make you proud of where you come from.Friends, if you liked this episode, please hit the like button, subscribe to the channel, and share it with your family and friends. Let us together spread the word about Tanjavur Marathi and support Amruta's beautiful mission.Follow Amruta on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanjavur_marathi_with_amruta/Website : ⁠https://americanbhau.com⁠ Email : r⁠[email protected]⁠ WhatsApp For Business : ⁠https://wa.me/17373637811⁠ भाऊंची शाळा : ⁠https://www.skool.com/american-bhau-5130⁠ When you purchase through the links below you support "American Bhau". I use these products and services almost daily and they are awesome. Recording Setup : ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/americanbhau⁠ Riverside : ⁠https://riverside.sjv.io/XmJrzM⁠ Fiverr: ⁠https://www.fiverr.com/?utm_source=924118&utm_medium=cx_affiliate&utm_campaign=_bus-y&afp=&cxd_token=924118_35435553&show_join=true⁠ Follow us on other social media platforms and our website : 💡 LinkedIn :⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/americanbhau/⁠ 🎥 Instagram : ⁠https://www.instagram.com/american_bhau/⁠ 📘 Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/AmericanBhau⁠ 👍 WhatsApp: ⁠https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va4NNQSFCCoYy5MOL13X⁠ Listen to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform: 🎙️ Spotify : ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4Pr4jZz9lXMZfQ38X34b3Y⁠ 🎙️ Apple Podcast : ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-american-bhau-podcast/id1785251357⁠ Listen to the English AI version of our podcast: 🎙️ Spotify : ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3AA4GKmv62Bmo4nhnfXQqR?si=hmqBCdWlRtCA5Fn8pD-scw⁠ 🎙️ Apple Podcast : ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-american-bhau-show-english/id1846717371⁠