CM Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar, rocks the symbolic cradle of infant Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as part of the traditional birth rituals. Pic/X
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.

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