This calendar by Mohanlal Hargovind, depicts Bharat Mata holding the Indian tricolor flag, accompanied by a lion symbolizing strength and courage. At her feet, Subhash Chandra Bose, a key figure in India’s independence movement, kneels in reverence, reflecting patriotism and devotion to the nation.
The brand, established in 1910 by Mohanlal Patel and Harigovindas, pioneered the beedi industry in the Jabalpur region, utilizing abundant tendu leaves. Their success made Jabalpur-Nagpur a key hub for beedi production, followed by Bombay-Pune.