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Home / News / India News / Photos / IN PICS | Shiv Jayanti: CM, deputy CMs perform cradle ritual at Shivneri Fort

IN PICS | Shiv Jayanti: CM, deputy CMs perform cradle ritual at Shivneri Fort

Updated On: 19 February, 2026 02:07 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar paid tributes to Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Shivneri Fort in Pune district on his birth anniversary on Thursday. The three leaders also took part in the cradle ritual marking the birth celebrations of the legendary king, who was born on February 19, 1630. PICS/X

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Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar paid tributes to Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Shivneri Fort in Pune district on his birth anniversary on Thursday. The three leaders also took part in the cradle ritual marking the birth celebrations of the legendary king, who was born on February 19, 1630. PICS/X

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Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar paid tributes to Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Shivneri Fort in Pune district on his birth anniversary on Thursday. The three leaders also took part in the cradle ritual marking the birth celebrations of the legendary king, who was born on February 19, 1630. PICS/X
<div>Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a visionary leader, exceptional administrator and strategic thinker and his courage and governance guide everyone. Several other leaders from across the country paid their tributes to the Maratha warrior king on Thursday</div>

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Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a visionary leader, exceptional administrator and strategic thinker and his courage and governance guide everyone. Several other leaders from across the country paid their tributes to the Maratha warrior king on Thursday
<p>A large number of children perform a dance at Shivneri Fort to commemorate the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj</p>

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A large number of children perform a dance at Shivneri Fort to commemorate the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

<p>The fort witnessed a huge turnout of followers of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj</p>

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The fort witnessed a huge turnout of followers of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

<p>Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar takes part in the traditional aarti at Shivneri Fort</p>

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Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar takes part in the traditional aarti at Shivneri Fort

<p>The birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of Hindavi Swarajya, is celebrated with immense enthusiasm and devotion every year at Shivneri Fort, his birthplace, amid thunderous chants of `Jai Jijau, Jai Shivray`</p>

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The birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of Hindavi Swarajya, is celebrated with immense enthusiasm and devotion every year at Shivneri Fort, his birthplace, amid thunderous chants of `Jai Jijau, Jai Shivray`

<p>CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CMs carry a palkhi of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Shivneri Fort</p>

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CM Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CMs carry a palkhi of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Shivneri Fort

<p>Every year, countless youths and activists from various organisations bring the Shiv Jyot to the fort from all corners of the state, and the same enthusiasm was witnessed this year as well</p>

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Every year, countless youths and activists from various organisations bring the Shiv Jyot to the fort from all corners of the state, and the same enthusiasm was witnessed this year as well

<p>Shivneri Fort was decorated with garlands and rangolis to mark the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.</p>

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Shivneri Fort was decorated with garlands and rangolis to mark the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

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