Shivaji Jayanti

An annual festival celebrated in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a revered Maratha warrior king and the founder of the Maratha Empire in the 17th century. It is observed on February 19 or 20, depending on the Hindu lunar calendar. The day is marked by various ceremonies, processions, and cultural events, with people paying homage to Shivaji Maharaj’s valor, leadership, and contributions to the Indian subcontinent.