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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).
Shiva: One day: Worship day of Lord Shiva. The Lord Shiva is pleased with austerities, so no sweets are prepared. A chutney made the fruit of Kawath tree (curd fruit, elephant apple, monkey fruit, or wood apple) is the speciality of this day. Holi: Falgun Full moon: March: Holika: 1–2 days: falls in Falgun, the last month of the marathi Shaka ...
Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honour of the deity Shiva, between February and March. [7] According to the Hindu calendar, the festival is observed on the fourteenth day of the first half (night start with darkness - waning) of the lunar month of Phalguna.
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]
Hanuman Jayanti is the celebration of the birth of Hanuman, Rama's loyal devotee. Hanuman is known for his great strength, power and his immortal devotion towards Lord Rama. He is considered to be one of the most powerful Hindu gods in India. On auspicious day of Hanuman Jayanti, People apply red Sindoor from Lord's feet on their foreheads.
Many Hindus will fast every Monday to Shiva and/or every Tuesday to Parvati. This holy month is dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. Devotees observe various rituals and practices during this time to seek blessings and spiritual growth. [1] Fasting on Tuesdays of this month is known locally as "Mangala Gauri Vrat". [2]
Shiva: Example: Maha Sivaratri is celebrated on the 14th night of the dark half or Krishna Paksha in the month of Magha. This is the night before the new-moon day in February–March. According to 'Shiva Purana' no festival other than Maha Shivaratri observed by devotees gives Shiva so much pleasure and satisfaction.