Birth Anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj celebrated in Maharashtra

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Shiv Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj, founder of Maratha Empire was celebrated with
traditional fervour in Maharashtra on Tuesday.
In Mumbai, Governor K Sankaranarayanan paid floral tributes to
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Shivaji Park.
The programme was organised by the Brihanmumbai Municipal
Corporation and the Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Commemoration
Committee.
Mayor of Mumbai Sunil Prabhu, Municipal Commissioner Sitaram Kunte,
office bearers of Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Commemoration
Committee and citizens were present on the occasion.
The Governor also participated in the Shiv Jayanti celebrations organised
by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation at Mayor’s Bungalow and
listened to the patriotic songs presented by the Sangeet Kala Academy of
Municipal Corporation.
The state government’s official ‘Shiv Jayanti’ celebrations are held on
February 19 each year.
The Shiv Sena celebrates ‘Shiv Jayanti’ on March 24, while the state
government holds the official celebrations on February 19.

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