Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd (PMPML) on Thursday, February 16, announced that it will run special buses on the occasion of Shiv Jayanti, which will be celebrated on February 19, 2024. According to the post on X (formerly known as Twitter), PMPML has planned bus services for devotees from February 17, 2024, to February 19, 2024.
On the occasion of the 394th birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the three-day period has been designated to accommodate the influx of pilgrims paying homage to the revered historical figure. Every year on February 19th, devotees of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj gather in large numbers at Shivneri, the fort located in Junnar taluka, from Bhosari and various other places.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, an iconic figure in Indian history renowned for his valour and leadership, is celebrated across Maharashtra with great reverence. His birth anniversary, commonly referred to as Shiv Jayanti, holds significant cultural and historical importance, especially in Pune, where Shivaji Maharaj's legacy resonates deeply.Read Also | Hindavi Swarajya Mahotsav 2024: Celebration for Shivaji Maharaj's 394th Birth Anniversary to Take Place in Junnar from 17-19 Feb
Meanwhile, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's Birth Anniversary, also known as Shiv Jayanti, will be celebrated on February 19, 2024, According to the Gregorian calendar this year. As per the Hindu Samvat calendar, Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti is celebrated on March 28. Shivaji Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of the great Maratha emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Today, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti remains a vibrant cultural celebration observed with great enthusiasm, especially in Maharashtra, where it is a public holiday.