India, Feb. 5 -- Amid strong opposition from Maratha organisations, a planned 'kirtan' by Namdev Shastri, a spiritual leader from the Vanjari community, at Dehu in Pune district was called off by the organisers.

The event was scheduled for February 7 at Sri Kshetra Bhandara Dongar near Dehu, where the temple of Sant Tukaram Maharaj is located.

According to the temple's trustees and organisers, the decision to cancel the program was made in response to objections raised by Maratha groups and a warning from local police.

"Considering the present situation, the letter from Maratha organisations, and the caution issued by Pimpri-Chinchwad police, we have decided to cancel the kirtan by Shri Namdev Shastri, which was planned for Friday at t...