Maharashtra is a big state in India where many people live. It's like a big neighborhood with many different cities and towns where people have different ways of living and doing things. People in Maharashtra might speak different languages, eat different foods, and wear different clothes depending on where they live. Maharashtra also has a big city called Mumbai, which is very famous. It's like a group of houses and buildings that is very busy with many cars, people and things to do. People in Maharashtra work hard to make their state a better place to live in, by doing things like building roads and schools, making sure everyone has food and water, and protecting the environment.