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'''Shiv Jayanti''' also known simply as '''Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti,''' |
'''Shiv Jayanti''' also known simply as '''Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti,''' is a festival and public holiday of the Indian state of [[Maharashtra]]. This festival is celebrated on February 19, celebrating the birth anniversary of [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj|Shivaji I]], the first [[Chhatrapati]] and founder of the [[Maratha Empire]]. He established [[Hindavi Swarajya]] (Hindavī Svarājya; "Self-Rule of the hindavi people"). Some people celebrate this day as per Hindu Calendar in Maharashtra.<ref name=":0"> |
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| Shiv Jayanti | |
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| Official name | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti |
| Also called | (Chhatrapati) Shivajayanti , Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj birth anniversary. |
| Observed by | Predomentaly Maharashtrians also celebrated in other parts of India |
| Liturgical color | Saffron representing the flag of the Hindavi Swarajya |
| Type | Historic, nationalistic |
| Significance | Celebrates the birth anniversary of Shivaji I. |
| Celebrations | 1 Day |
| Observances | 2 times a year |
| Date | February 19th |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | Shivaji I, Maratha Empire |
Shiv Jayanti also known simply as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, is a festival and public holiday of the Indian state of Maharashtra. This festival is celebrated on February 19, celebrating the birth anniversary of Shivaji I, the first Chhatrapati and founder of the Maratha Empire. He established Hindavi Swarajya (Hindavī Svarājya; "Self-Rule of the hindavi people"). Some people celebrate this day as per Hindu Calendar in Maharashtra.[1][2]
Birth of Shiv Jayanti
Shivaji I was born at the Shivneri fort on the third day of the Krishna Paksha of the Phalgun month in the year 1551 of the Shalivahan Shaka.[3] In the Gregorian calendar, the date generally occurs between February and March.
As per the Gregorian calendar, the date is accepted to be February 19th, 1630, However, many Hindus celebrate Shiv Jayanti as per the Hindu calendar.[citation needed]
The Marathi Shalivahana Hindu calendar birthdate of Shivaji is Falgun Krishna paksha 3, 1551[4] Julian February 19, 1630, in Shivneri Fort. The error of not converting the Julian date to the corresponding Gregorian one is still not corrected.[5]
History
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In 1894, Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak started public celebration of the birth anniversary of Shivaji I as 'Shiv Jayanti' to inspire the youth to become like Shivaji I Maharaj, and to unite the Hindus for a national awakening.[citation needed]
Along with Shiv Jayanti, Lokmanya Tilak also started public celebration of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Both these festivals initially began in Maharashtra, but Hindus all across India and the world celebrate them today.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Pagadi, Shivaji 1983, p. 98: "It was a bid for Hindavi Swarajya (Indian rule), a term used in Marathi sources of history."
- ^ Smith, Wilfred C. (1981), On Understanding Islam: Selected Studies, Walter de Gruyter, p. 195, ISBN 978-3-11-082580-0
- ^ "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2022: Know date, time, history, significance and more". English Jagran. 2022-03-21. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
- ^ "Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti as per tithi, tomorrow; here's all you need to know". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
- ^ Karaka, D. F. (1969). Shivaji portrait of an early Indian. Times of India Press. OCLC 586056192.
