Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar visited the samadhi of Maharashtra's first Chief Minister Yashwantrao Chavan in Karad to pay her respects on the occasion of his 113th birth anniversary. The visit was a mark of respect for one of Maharashtra's most revered political leaders, who played a pivotal role in shaping the state after its formation and left a lasting legacy in Indian politics (Pics/PTI and File Pic)

Tributes were paid to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj across Maharashtra on his 396th birth anniversary on Thursday, February 19, with grand civic celebrations. Here are the glimpses of the Shiv Jayanti 2026 celebrations from Mumbai and Thane. PICS/BMC and TMC