San Diego Maharashtra Mandal (SDMM) is a not-for-profit organization chartered with the State of California, created with the following objectives:

1. Literary, educational and charitable purposes including promotion of various cultural activities such as music and dance performances, plays and recitals, movie screenings and other events highlighting the culture from Maharashtra or Marathi language.

2. Act as an umbrella organization for bringing together Marathi speaking population in greater San Diego area. Conduct activities to celebrate religious and social festivals and traditions from Maharashtra. 

3. Support programs that encourage reading, writing and speaking of Marathi language among kids and youths.

4. Aid and acquaint students and visitors, who are from Maharashtra or speak Marathi language, with the American way of life