The legend of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj crosses the boundaries of Maharashtra and covers the whole of India. His efforts and contribution in reviving the Maratha Empire during the Mughal rule in India are well documented. Tales of his greatness, including his feud with the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, the murder of General Afzal Khan of the Bijapur Sultanate with Wagh Nakh (tiger claws) and his escape from prison in a basket of fruits, are repeatedly told.
And, today we are celebrating the 392nd birthday of the great Maratha king.
Shivaji Jayanti, which is the birth anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj, is held on February 19 and is falling on a Saturday this year. Shivaji Jayanti is a Maharashtrian festival to commemorate the birth of Shivaji Maharaj. On this day, there is a public holiday in the state. This day is generally celebrated with enthusiasm and pride.
Why is Chhatrapati Shivaji famous?
Shivaji Maharaj was named after the native goddess Shivai, who granted her mother’s wish for a son. Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha kingdom, is known for his administration, courage and fighting skills. He was the first to introduce the technique of guerrilla fighting through his Maratha army.
With the Maratha kingdom declining during his rising years, he successfully challenged the Mughal rule and the Deccan Sultanate to found a prosperous Maratha empire. His fight with Aurangzeb was well known. Aurangzeb was never able to subdue the courageous hero.
Shivaji was instrumental in bringing together the Maratha chiefs of the Mayal, Konkan and Desh regions. Shivaji also promoted the use of regional languages such as Marathi and Sanskrit in court and administration and abandoned Persian, the common language of his time.
History and significance of the festival
Mahatma Jyotirao Phule established Shivaji Jayanti in 1870. The tomb of Shivaji Maharaj was discovered by Mahatma Jyotirao Phule in Raigad, about 100 km from Pune. Tea
That first Shivaji Jayanti celebrations were organized in Pune. Later the famous freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak was instrumental in making the festival more popular by promoting it and highlighting the achievements of Shivaji Maharaj to the general public.
Celebration
In Maharashtra, Shivaji Jayanti is a statewide holiday celebrated with much pomp and devotion. The day also celebrates the rich and varied cultural history of the Marathas. The importance of the great leader’s contribution is remembered by a large number of people in the form of dances and plays.
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