The Marathi & Indian Community in Switzerland
Switzerland's Marathi community is smaller than those in Germany or the UK, but fast-growing and highly skilled. Drawn by the country's world-leading pharmaceutical companies, financial institutions and technology firms, Marathi engineers, scientists and professionals have settled around Zurich, Basel, Geneva and Bern.
Bringing them together is Bruhan Maharashtra Mandal Switzerland, the national Marathi organization. It celebrates Ganeshotsav, Gudhi Padwa, Diwali and Kojagiri Pournima, organizes cultural programmes, and gives newly arrived families a ready-made community across the country's language regions.
Maharashtra Mandal in Switzerland
Bruhan Maharashtra Mandal Switzerland
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The national organization of the Marathi community in Switzerland, connecting families across Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Bern and beyond with festivals and cultural events.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a Maharashtra Mandal in Switzerland?
Yes. Bruhan Maharashtra Mandal Switzerland is the national Marathi organization, bringing together Marathi families across Swiss cities including Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Bern for festivals and cultural events.
Where do most Marathi people live in Switzerland?
The Marathi community in Switzerland is concentrated around the country's pharmaceutical, finance and technology hubs — Zurich, Basel, Geneva and Bern — where many work as engineers, researchers and professionals.
How can I meet Marathi people in Switzerland?
Join Bruhan Maharashtra Mandal Switzerland or the Maharashtra in Europe WhatsApp community. Festivals like Ganeshotsav, Gudhi Padwa and Diwali are the easiest way to connect with the local Marathi community.
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