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Shivaji I was born at the Shivneri fort on the third day of the Krishna Paksha of the Phalgun month in the year 1551 of the Shalivahan Shaka. [3] In the Gregorian calendar, the date generally occurs between February and March. As per the Julian calendar, the date is accepted to be February 19, 1630.
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]
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.
Date Name Type Details January 26: Republic Day: fixed Celebrates the 1950 adoption of the Constitution of India [2] August 15: Independence Day: fixed Celebrates the 1947 Independence from the British rule [3] October 2: Gandhi Jayanti: fixed Honors Mahatma Gandhi, who was born on October 2, 1869 [4]
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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