Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar paid tributes to Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Shivneri Fort in Pune district on his birth anniversary on Thursday. The three leaders also took part in the cradle ritual marking the birth celebrations of the legendary king, who was born on February 19, 1630. PICS/X
Updated On: 2026-02-19 02:07 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
A large number of children perform a dance at Shivneri Fort to commemorate the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
The birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of Hindavi Swarajya, is celebrated with immense enthusiasm and devotion every year at Shivneri Fort, his birthplace, amid thunderous chants of 'Jai Jijau, Jai Shivray'
CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CMs carry a palkhi of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Shivneri Fort
Every year, countless youths and activists from various organisations bring the Shiv Jyot to the fort from all corners of the state, and the same enthusiasm was witnessed this year as well
Shivneri Fort was decorated with garlands and rangolis to mark the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
