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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Shiv Jayanti: Dates, Meaning and How It Is Celebrated

Shiv Jayanti commemorates Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The fixed observance is 19 February; a separate lunar-tithi observance falls on a year-specific date.

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Shiv Jayanti commemorates Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Maharashtra Tourism identifies 19 February as the fixed annual observance and says he was born on 19 February 1630 at Shivneri Fort. A separate observance follows a lunar tithi, so its Gregorian date can differ from year to year.

When is Shiv Jayanti?

The fixed-date observance is 19 February, according to the Department of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra. Its page states that Shivaji Maharaj was born on 19 February 1630 at Shivneri Fort; this is the date given by that tourism source.

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A separate calendar observance is calculated by lunar tithi and may fall on a different civil date. For 2027, Drik Panchang lists 19 February for the fixed-date observance and 25 March for its tithi-based observance. The tithi date varies by year, so check the relevant year’s calendar and identify which convention a date refers to.

Why are there two Shiv Jayanti dates?

The dates follow different conventions rather than representing a simple contradiction: one is the fixed civil date of 19 February, while the other follows a lunar tithi. Since a lunar-calendar observance can map to different Gregorian dates in different years, a date announcement is clearest when it names the convention and year.

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What does Shiv Jayanti commemorate?

Also called Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, Shiv Jayanti celebrates Shivaji Maharaj’s birth and legacy. Maharashtra Tourism describes the occasion as significant to Maharashtra’s cultural identity and connects his birthplace with Shivneri Fort.

How is Shiv Jayanti celebrated?

Maharashtra Tourism lists rallies, parades, cultural programs, events at forts, and activities recalling Shivaji Maharaj’s life and ideals as examples of celebrations. They are not a universal schedule; programs vary by place and year.

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Recent official announcements illustrate particular 2026 observances, not events that should be assumed to recur. The Maharashtra Governor’s office announced a tribute on 19 February 2026. The Press Information Bureau announced a government-organised “Jai Shivaji, Jai Bharat” padyatra in Satara on that date, alongside events announced across Maharashtra’s districts.

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Where was Shivaji Maharaj born?

Maharashtra Tourism identifies Shivneri Fort as Shivaji Maharaj’s birthplace and an important place connected with Shiv Jayanti. Its Shivneri Fort page provides destination context, but the sources cited here do not establish current access conditions, travel arrangements, crowd information, or the next event schedule. Check current official information before planning a visit.

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