Here’s the spin: All instructions have to be in Marathi. You can say, mee ithe aahe (I’m here) or mee tujya ujvikadde aahe (I’m on your right). It’s a simple way to teach kids directions.

A common lament you may hear—or even utter—is, “Kids these days don’t speak Marathi.” There’s a simple solution: Teach them. And, there’s no better day than Marathi Bhasha Gaurav ...