Published 11:00 IST, February 18th 2020

Shivaji Jayanti celebration in schools: Everything you need to know

Shivaji Jayanti is celebrated as the birth anniversary of the Maratha emperor, Shivaji. Read on to know about Shivaji Jayanti celebration in school.

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Shivaji Maharaj is one of bravest Maratha warriors. He stood up against Aurangzeb, Mughal emperor. He also found Maratha kingdom. Every year on 19th February, Shivaji’s birthday is celebrated with excitement, especially in state of Maharashtra.

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Shiv Jayanti or Shivaji Jayanti is a festival and public holiday in Indian state of Maharashtra. This festival is celebrated on February 19, as birth anniversary of Maratha emperor, Shivaji.  festival is also celebrated in some parts outside of Maharashtra.

Shivaji Jayanti celebration in schools

On occasion of Shivaji Jayanti, various activities are conducted in schools in order to create awareness in young minds of children regarding valiant Maratha warrior, Shivaji Maharaj. se help m to stand up for mselves as well as carve discipline and force into ir young minds. Young students also celebrate Shivaji.

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students and teachers from various schools and educational organisations celebrate Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaja’s birth anniversary on 18th February. y do it with great excitement by organising various cultural programs. Students during this occasion often enact an event from immersive life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.  

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Besides performing acts, students also came in a tritional dress, typically in Konkani dress, Gujarati dress, South Indian dress, etc and bring sweet dishes. Shivaji was quite secular and engd many Muslims in his army. Sometimes, a small puja is also conducted to seek Shivaji Maharaj’s blessings.

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Shivaji Jayanti 2020

Like every year, this year we will see various schools celebrate Shivaji Jayanti to hour great leer of this nation. Shivaji was also believed to be one of leers who founded a naval force to protect his ground. Shivaji was born in Shivneri Fort in Junnar, which is 100 km east of Mumbai. Every year on 19th February, Shivaji’s birthday is celebrated widely across state of Maharashtra.

11:00 IST, February 18th 2020