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Shiv Jayanti, also known as Shivaji festival, is a festival and public holiday of the Indian state of Maharashtra. This festival is celebrated on February 19, celebrating the birth anniversary of Shivaji I, the first Chhatrapati of the Marathas. He established Hindavi Swarajya (Hindavī Svarājya; "Self-Rule of the hindavi people"). Some people ...
Shivaji was born in the hill-fort of Shivneri, near Junnar, which is now in Pune district. Scholars disagree on his date of birth; the Government of Maharashtra lists 19 February as a holiday commemorating Shivaji's birth (Shivaji Jayanti). [a] [26] [27] Shivaji was named after a local deity, the Goddess Shivai Devi. [28] [29]
Date Name Type Details ... Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti: Maharashtra: December 18: Guru Ghasidas Jayanti: Chandigarh: February: Guru Ravidass Jayanti:
Maratha leaders said that "Chhatrapati Shivaji is worshiped by the Maratha community, while different sections of society hold him in high esteem". "Shivaji Jayanti" (his birthday) is celebrated with folk dances, songs, plays and Puja. There was some controversy over the date but it is now celebrated on 19 February.
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Hindu Marathi people celebrate several festivals during the year. These include Gudi Padwa, SHIV CHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ JANMA UTSAV, Dr. Babasaheb Ambekar Jayanti, Ram Navami, Hanuman Jayanti, Buddha Pournima, Narali Pournimaon pournima, Mangala Gaur, Janmashtami, Ganeshotsav, Kojagiri, Diwali, Khandoba Festival (Champa Shashthi), Makar Sankranti, Shivaratri, and Holi.
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