Shivaji Maharaj was the creator of the Maratha kingdom and he was instrumental in uniting the Maratha chiefs of Mayal, Konkan, and Desh regions. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is not only a hero for the people of Maharashtra but also for the rest of India as his military prowess and guerilla tactics of warfare are considered of great importance in the Indian history. On the occasion of Shivaji Jayanti, several processions are taken out and people dress up like Shivaji and his associates.
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You agree to our use of cookies by continuing to use our site. To know more, see our Cookie Policy and Cookie Settings. Shivaji pic. Popular regional movies and documentary shows on Shivaji Maharaj and his empire are telecasted on regional TV networks. The day was first celebrated by Lokmanya Tilak in with the first event in Pune. Since then Shiv Jayanti expanded on a large scale. Shivaji Maharaj is considered the greatest Maratha ruler who carved an enclave from the declining Adilshahi sultanate of Bijapur and laid foundations of the Maratha Empire.
At the young age of 16, Shivaji Maharaj seized the Torna fort and by the age of 17 had seized the Raigad and Kondana forts. People organise many cultural programs and processions in the honour of Shivaji Maharaj. Plays and dramas depicting the life of Shivaji are also enacted in various places.
People of Maharashtra consider it as their pride and honour. The eve is also celebrated in Goa and Karnataka.
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