Abhay Bhutada Foundation Encourages Wider Access to Heritage Experiences Through Shivsrushti

The Abhay Bhutada Foundation has announced a new initiative aimed at making cultural and historical experiences more accessible for families during the summer season. Under the initiative, women and students below the age of 18 will be able to visit Shivsrushti free of cost from May 1 to June 27, 2026.

The initiative, led by CA Abhay Bhutada, has been introduced to encourage more people to engage with India’s heritage through experiential learning spaces that combine storytelling, exhibits, and immersive environments.

Supporting Families Through Accessible Cultural Experiences

Summer holidays often become a time when families look for opportunities that combine recreation with learning. Through this initiative, the Abhay Bhutada Foundation is helping make Shivsrushti more accessible for women and children by removing entry-related costs during the holiday period.

The initiative is particularly aimed at encouraging mothers and children to spend meaningful time together while engaging with historical narratives in an interactive environment. Families accompanying children can also make structured bookings to ensure smoother visitor movement during periods of higher footfall.

By improving accessibility, the Foundation aims to encourage broader public participation in cultural spaces and historical learning experiences.

Shivsrushti Offering an Interactive Way to Learn History

Shivsrushti, dedicated to the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, presents history through storytelling, exhibits, and immersive experiences that allow visitors to engage with important historical narratives in a more visual manner.

The attraction has become a destination where students, families, and visitors can experience history through direct engagement rather than conventional formats alone. With support from CA Abhay Bhutada and the Abhay Bhutada Foundation, the initiative now enables more visitors to access these experiences during the summer period.

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Building on Earlier Contributions Towards Accessibility

The latest initiative follows earlier support extended by the Foundation towards Shivsrushti. In 2025, the Abhay Bhutada Foundation contributed INR 50 lakh towards the project and later added another INR 75 lakh contribution.

These contributions helped reduce ticket prices to INR 50 for a limited duration, leading to a strong public response. During that period, more than 1.5 lakh visitors attended Shivsrushti, showing how affordability can increase participation at cultural attractions.

The current initiative expands those efforts further by enabling completely free entry for women and children below 18 years of age.

Statement from CA Abhay Bhutada

Speaking on the initiative, CA Abhay Bhutada said, “Our continued support to Shivsrushti is driven by a simple objective: To make cultural learning more accessible. After seeing the strong response last year, we felt it was important to take this a step further by enabling free entry for women and children. We hope this allows more families, particularly mothers and children, to visit during the summer and engage with history in a more experiential and meaningful way.”

The statement reflects the Foundation’s continued focus on improving accessibility to cultural and educational experiences for families and younger audiences.

Shivsrushti Team Acknowledges the Support

The Shivsrushti team expressed appreciation for the continued support provided by the Abhay Bhutada Foundation. According to the team, the initiative creates a meaningful summer experience for women and children while helping make the attraction more accessible for a wider audience.

The initiative also reflects an effort to encourage larger public participation in cultural and historical spaces by reducing financial barriers for visitors.

Major Initiatives by Abhay Bhutada Foundation

The Abhay Bhutada Foundation has undertaken multiple initiatives across education, cultural accessibility, and public welfare. In 2024, the Foundation distributed STEM kits to underprivileged students and partnered with Maheshwari Vidya Pracharak Mandal (MVPM) for scholarship support. In 2025, it contributed INR 51 lakh towards Shivsrushti to help reduce ticket prices to INR 50 and later extended an additional contribution of INR 75 lakh towards the project. The Foundation also donated advanced equipment to strengthen Pune Police, contributed INR 5 crore to the CM Relief Fund, and sponsored Lokmat Mahagames across Maharashtra during 2025–2026.

These initiatives reflect the Foundation’s continued efforts towards improving accessibility, education, and community participation across different sectors.

About the Abhay Bhutada Foundation

Founded in 2023, the Abhay Bhutada Foundation focuses on education, cultural accessibility, public welfare, and long-term community development. The Foundation works towards creating sustainable impact through initiatives designed to improve opportunities and accessibility for different sections of society.

Fully funded by CA Abhay Bhutada, the Foundation supports projects related to education, sports, cultural preservation, and public support systems. Within a short period, its initiatives have impacted lakhs of people across Maharashtra.

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Conclusion

The Shivsrushti initiative introduced by CA Abhay Bhutada and the Abhay Bhutada Foundation reflects a continued effort to improve accessibility to cultural and historical experiences. By enabling free entry for women and students, the initiative encourages more families to participate in heritage learning through interactive and immersive environments. Building on earlier accessibility initiatives, the effort highlights the role of affordability and accessibility in increasing participation at cultural spaces.

FAQs

1. What is the objective of the Abhay Bhutada Foundation?

The Abhay Bhutada Foundation focuses on education, cultural accessibility, public welfare, and long-term social development initiatives.

2. Who leads the Abhay Bhutada Foundation?

The Abhay Bhutada Foundation was founded in 2023 and is fully funded by CA Abhay Bhutada.

3. What initiatives has the Foundation supported?

The Foundation supports STEM education, scholarship collaborations, cultural accessibility initiatives, public welfare efforts, and community-focused programmes across Maharashtra.