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Cultural events, parades, and other public gatherings
- Maharashtra Day, which falls on the same day as the International Labour Day, is a regional public holiday. The day is celebrated across the state with cultural events, parades, and other public gatherings. A grand celebration is held at Shivaji Park in Mumbai which is attended by the Governor.
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The state of Maharashtra spans multiple cultures which includes cultures related to Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, Sikhs, Christians, etc. Lord Ganesha, Maruti, Mahadeo in form of Shivlinga, Khandoba, Kalubai devi, and Lord Vitthal are some of the deities worshipped by Hindus of Maharashtra.
Maharashtra Day is commonly associated with parades and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history and traditions of Maharashtra. It is celebrated to commemorate the creation of a Marathi-speaking state of Maharashtra.
1. Nag Panchami. An important festival in Maharashtra, Nag Panchali is celebrated in the honour of the Snake God Shesha Nag on the fifth day of the holy month of Shravan. Snake worship is an important ritual in India, and on this festival, cobras made of clay are venerated in homes.
May 1, 2024 · Maharashtra Day is celebrated with a vibrant mix of official and public festivities: Flag Hoisting: The day begins with flag hoisting ceremonies held across government offices, public...
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- Attire. The traditional attire of Maharashtra required the men to wear a dhoti (a long garment wrapped around the waist and legs), kurta or a cotton shirt, pheta (headwear or topi) and waistcoat or bandi which was optional.
- Food. The staple diet of Maharashtra includes wheat, rice, jowar, bajri, vegetables, lentils and fruit. Meat was not eaten much in Maharashtra until recent times.
- Architecture. There are many significant monuments in Maharashtra like Bibi ka Maqbara, Ajanta Ellora caves, Gateway of India which is influenced by different architectural styles.
- Languages. The official language of Maharashtra is Marathi. While the majority do speak Marathi, others speak Hindi, Gujarati, English and other languages.
May 1, 2023 · Maharashtra Day is celebrated on May 1st every year in the Indian state of Maharashtra to commemorate the formation of the state of Maharashtra on May 1st, 1960. It is also known as Maharashtra Diwas. History. Maharashtra was formed as a result of the linguistic reorganization of states in India.
May 1, 2024 · By CNBCTV18.com May 1, 2024, 8:20:11 AM IST (Published) 2 Min Read. Maharashtra Day, also known as Maharashtra Divas, is celebrated every year on May 1. The day celebrates the formation of the state in 1960. Maharashtra was carved out of the Bombay Presidency and was declared a separate state on May 1, 1960.
