Every year, on the 19th of February, millions of people across India come together to celebrate the life and legacy of one of the most revered warriors and rulers in history—Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Just his name is enough to send a wave of pride through the hearts of people. Among all the legendary kings India has ever had, Shivaji Maharaj stands out as one of the most beloved and respected figures in history. But what makes him so special, and why is February 19th celebrated with such devotion? Born on February 19, 1630, at the Shivneri Fort, Shivaji Maharaj was the son of Shahaji Bhosale who was a Maratha general under the Deccan Sultanate. And His mother was Jijabai. Shivaji"'s early life was filled with struggles, especially when his father remarried and left him and his mother in the care of Brahmanas, particularly Dadaji Khondev. Watch video for more.
18 February,2025 04:23 PM IST
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 ISTADVERTISEMENT
