19.02.2026 : Governor pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on Shiv Jayanti

Publish Date : February 19, 2026

शिव जयंती निमित्त राज्यपालांचे छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराजांना अभिवादन

Governor pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on Shiv Jayanti

On the occasion of the 396th birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat offered floral tributes to the equestrian statue of Shivaji Maharaj at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Maidan on Thursday (19th Feb).

The Governor later attended the Shiv Jayanti programme organised by BMC at Krida Bhavan. A cultural programme featuring powadas and patriotic songs was presented by the Sangeet Kala Academy of BMC.

Governor pats artists

Governor Acharya Devvrat applauded the artists for their performance and announced a reward of Rs 51,000 in appreciation of the powada songs presented by the Sangeet Kala Academy.

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde, MP Anil Desai, MLA Sunil Shinde, Leader of Opposition in the Municipal Corporation Kishori Pednekar, Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani and other dignitaries from various fields were present on the occasion.