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In Photos: Railway employees celebrate Shiv Jayanti at CSMT

Updated On: 17 March, 2025 03:55 PM IST | ronak mastakar

On the occasion of Shiv Jayanti on March 17, 2025, railway employees organized a grand procession honoring Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) Railway Station, accompanied by drums and music. (Pics/Sayyed Sameer Abedi)

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On the occasion of Shiv Jayanti on March 17, 2025, railway employees organized a grand procession honoring Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) Railway Station, accompanied by drums and music. (Pics/Sayyed Sameer Abedi)

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On the occasion of Shiv Jayanti on March 17, 2025, railway employees organized a grand procession honoring Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) Railway Station, accompanied by drums and music. (Pics/Sayyed Sameer Abedi)
<p>Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti is not just a day of celebration but a moment of pride, reflection, and inspiration</p>

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti is not just a day of celebration but a moment of pride, reflection, and inspiration

<p>This year, the celebrations, according to Hindu lunar calendar, will take place today, on March 17, 2025</p>

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This year, the celebrations, according to Hindu lunar calendar, will take place today, on March 17, 2025

<p>Maharashtra and the entire nation commemorate the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the legendary Maratha ruler, visionary, and warrior who laid the foundation of Swarajya (self-rule)</p>

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Maharashtra and the entire nation commemorate the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the legendary Maratha ruler, visionary, and warrior who laid the foundation of Swarajya (self-rule)

<p>Known for his courage, strategic brilliance, and progressive administration, Shivaji Maharaj continues to inspire generations</p>

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Known for his courage, strategic brilliance, and progressive administration, Shivaji Maharaj continues to inspire generations

<p>However, many are unaware that Shivaji Jayanti is observed on two different dates each year</p>

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However, many are unaware that Shivaji Jayanti is observed on two different dates each year

<p>Per Gregorian calender, the state observes Shivaji Jayanti with an annual public holiday on February 19</p>

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Per Gregorian calender, the state observes Shivaji Jayanti with an annual public holiday on February 19

<p>Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born on February 19, 1630, in the hill fort of Shivneri, near the city of Junnar in the Pune district of Maharashtra</p>

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born on February 19, 1630, in the hill fort of Shivneri, near the city of Junnar in the Pune district of Maharashtra

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