Is Shivaji Jayanti a bank holiday? Here are the details about the day

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, popularly kwn as Shiv Jayanti, is celebrated on February 19 every year.  day is celebrated to mark birth anniversary of Maratha emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It is celebrated on a grand scale in state of Maharashtra.

Shivaji Jayanti is considered a bank holiday in Maharashtra. festival is celebrated on February 19 and is a public holiday for people in Maharastra. Some people also celebrate Shivaji Jayanti according to Hindu calendar, however, most people celebrate it on February 19 every year.

Or bank holidays in month of February are February 21, 2020, that is Maha Shivratri and February 22, 2020, that is fourth Saturday. Shivaji Jayanti is declared to be a bank and public holiday only in Maharashtra. Or states of India do t have a holiday on this occasion. Banks run same as a regular day.

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History

In year 1869, Mahatma Jyotirao Phule discovered tomb of Shivaji Maharaj in Raig and went on to wrote first and longest ball on life of Maratha warrior. Shivaji Jayanti was started by Mahatma Jyotirao Phule in 1870, with first event being held in Pune. Since n, Shivaji Jayanti celebrations have expanded on a large scale. After this, Bal Ganghar Tilak worked to unite people during British era through Shiv Jayanti. In 20th century, Babasaheb Ambedkar also celebrated Shiv Jayanti and was twice president of Shivaji Jayanti's program.

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About Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Shivaji Bhosale was an Indian warrior-king and a member of  Bhonsle Maratha clan. Shivaji carved out an enclave from declining ilshahi sultanate of Bijapur that marked genesis of  Maratha Empire. In 1674, he was formally crowned as  Chhatrapati (emperor) of realm at Raig.

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Is Shivaji Jayanti a bank holiday? Here is detailed information about day