Shiv Jayanti

Shiv Jayanti also known simply as Chhatrapati Shivaji I 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]

Shiv Jayanti
Statue of Shivaji I at Raigad
Official nameChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
Also called(Chhatrapati) Shivajayanti , Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj birth anniversary.
Observed byPredomentaly Maharashtrians
also celebrated in other parts of India
Liturgical colorSaffron representing the flag of the Hindavi Swarajya
TypeHistoric, nationalistic
SignificanceCelebrates the birth anniversary of Shivaji I.
Celebrations1 Day
Observances2 times a year
DateFebruary 19th, 1630
FrequencyAnnual
First time1984
Started byLokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Related toShivaji I, Maratha Empire

Borthdate 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.

Shiv Jayanti was started by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, a prominent freedom fighter and a political leader.[4]

The Marathi Shalivahana Hindu calendar birthdate of Shivaji is Falgun Krishna paksha 3, 1551[5] Julian February 19, 1630, in Shivneri Fort. The error of not converting the Julian date to the corresponding Gregorian one is still not corrected.[6]

History

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.[7][8] [9]

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.[4]

References
  1. Pagadi, Shivaji 1983, p. 98: "It was a bid for Hindavi Swarajya (Indian rule), a term used in Marathi sources of history."
  2. Smith, Wilfred C. (1981), On Understanding Islam: Selected Studies, Walter de Gruyter, p. 195, ISBN 978-3-11-082580-0
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  4. "Ganesh Chaturthi 2022: How Bal Gangadhar Tilak started Ganeshotsav during freedom struggle". Zee News. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  5. "Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti as per tithi, tomorrow; here's all you need to know". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
  6. 1911-, Karaka, D. F. (Dosoo Framjee) (1969). Shivaji portrait of an early Indian. Times of India Press. OCLC 586056192.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. "Shivaji Jayanti 2023: Why does Maharashtra celebrate Shivaji's birthday twice every year?". Mid-day. 2023-02-19. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  8. "लोकमान्य टिळक आणि शिवजन्मोत्सव (भाग१)". mtb.testbharati.com. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  9. "https://twitter.com/aparanjape/status/1229833008149979136?lang=en". Twitter. Retrieved 2023-03-10. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
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