Shiv Jayanti

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti is a festival and public holiday of the Indian state of Maharashtra. This festival is celebrated on February 19 (according to Julian date), celebrating the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the first Chhatrapati and founder of the Maratha Empire, Some people celebrate this day by Hindu Calendar in Maharashtra.[1][2]

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
Official nameChatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
Also calledShivaji Jayanti, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
Observed byCommunity, Historical Celebrations
TypeSocial
SignificanceCelebrates the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Celebrations1 Day
Date19 February (according to Julian date)
FrequencyYearly

History

In the year 1869, Jyotirao Phule discovered the tomb of Shivaji on Raigad and wrote the first and longest Ballad on his life. Shiv Jayanti was started by Jyotirao Phule in 1870 with the first event in Pune. Since then Shiv Jayanti expanded on a large scale. In the 20th century, Babasaheb Ambedkar also celebrated Shiv Jayanti, (19 Feb, according to Julian date) who was twice the president of Shiv Jayanti's program.

References
  1. Pagadi, Shivaji 1983, p. 98: "It was a bid for Hindawi Swarajya (Indian rule), a term in use in Marathi sources of history."
  2. Smith, Wilfred C. (1981), On Understanding Islam: Selected Studies, Walter de Gruyter, p. 195, ISBN 978-3-11-082580-0
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