Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2024: On the occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s birth anniversary, also known as Shivaji Jayanti, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday garlanded the statue of the renowned Maratha King in Chembur. The day is widely celebrated in Maharashtra and other Maratha-speaking regions across the country.
Meanwhile, people across Maharashtra are celebrating the occasion with pride and happiness. Due to Shivaji Jayanti, banks across the state are reportedly closed today, however, it will operate as usual in other states.
Amid ongoing celebrations across Maharashtra on the 394th birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, people in Nagpur were seen performing dhol on the streets and offering aarti to mark the occasion.
According to the Gregorian calendar, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, also known as Shiv Jayanti, is observed on February 19 each year, however, the date varies according to Hindu Tithi. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was Shivaji Bhosale, and he belonged to the Bhonsle Maratha family. He was reportedly born at Shivneri Fort on the Marathi Shalivahana of Falgun's Krishna paksha 3 in 1630.
Significance Of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
Shivaji Jayanti is celebrated in Maharashtra and other parts of the country with great pride and enthusiasm. People remember Shivaji Maharaj for his bravery and valour and honour him on this day for his spirit to fight for their nation.
Maratha emperor Mahatma Phule reportedly started this event in Pune in 1870. These celebrations were taken forward by Bal Gangadhar Tilak. He played an important role in highlighting Shivaji Maharaj’s contribution in front of people.