Celebrations broke out across Maharashtra on the occasion of ‘Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2024’ on February 19. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde offered a garland to the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the 394th birth anniversary. On Shivaji’s birth anniversary, people performed ‘Aarti’ and celebrated the occasion. People in Nagpur, Maharashtra, gathered in large numbers on the streets and offered Aarti as a part of celebrations of the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Per the Gregorian calendar, the state observes Shivaji Jayanti with an annual public holiday on February 19. Nonetheless, a sizable population of Maharashtrians commemorate the event on the third day of Phalgun in the Hindu calendar.
19 February,2024 11:15 AM IST
On the occasion of the 350th anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's coronation, grand celebrations were seen in the state of Maharashtra. Countless people came together on the streets to pay tribute to one of the greatest rulers India has ever seen. An event in Nagpur saw street performances and waving flags to celebrate the 350th anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's coronation. RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat was also seen participating in the event.
02 June,2023 04:09 PM IST
Maharashtra Governor Bhagatsingh Koshyari stoked a fresh controversy after comparing Chhatrapati Shivaji and Dr BR Ambedkar. Dr Koshyari said, "If someone asks youngsters who is your icon? Who is your favorite leader? So you don't need to go out. You will meet them in Maharashtra itself. Shivaji Maharaj belongs to old times. I am talking about modern times from Dr BR Ambedkar to Nitin Gadkari.’’
20 November,2022 04:00 PM IST
On the occasion of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Maharashtra's first 1.25 KM unbroken tricolor flag yatra from Malad to Borivali at SV road in Mumbai on 14/08/2022. The 1.25 KM mass tricolor flag yatra with the contribution of over 5000 swimmers and 10000 hands of citizens, Under the guidance of MLA Yogesh Sagar has been planned. Also, present MP Gopal Shetty and MLA Sunil Rane.
14 August,2022 10:10 PM IST | Mumbai
Sri Lanka based director Vimukthi Jayasundara's new film, Bengali-language Chatrak (meaning "Mushroom"), has found itself a new trailer. Starring bold Bong beauty Paoli Das, the film is being described as one of the boldest Indian films ever made. Paoli, who is famous for her dare-bare roles, leads this exotic-looking film which talks about relationships, priorities and pure lust. Watch the gritty, and gripping, trailer for the film. Video courtesy: NDTV
19 September,2011 02:35 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
