Shiv Jayanti
Shiv Jayanti, also known as Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj Birth Anniversary, is a festival and public holiday of the Indian state of Maharashtra. This festival is celebrated on February 19, celebrating the birth anniversary of Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the first Chhatrapati of the Marathas. He established Hindavi Swarajya (Hindavī Svarājya; "Self-Rule of the hindavi people"). Some people celebrate this day as per Hindu Calendar in Maharashtra.
| Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti | |
|---|---|
Statue of Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad | |
| Official name | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Birth Anniversary |
| Also called | ShivJayanti, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Birth Anniversary. |
| Observed by | Predomentaly Maharashtrian and also Indians though out the World. |
| Liturgical color | Saffron(Bhagwa) representing the Flag of the Hindavi Swarajya |
| Type | Historic, nationalistic |
| Significance | Celebrates the birth anniversary of Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj. |
| Celebrations | 1 Day |
| Observances | 2 times a year |
| Date | February 19th |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | Shivaji I, Maratha Empire |
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