Mars closest to earth once in 60,000 years. JVP celebrated Mars week between 19 to 27 Aug. 2003. Public show of Mars through telescopes were arranged from Kesariwada, Pune though out the week. On August 22, 2003 on foundation day of JVP, Dr. Prakash Tupe gave lecture on Mars. On August 23, 2003 overnight workshop on Mars was arranged at Tamhini, District Pune.