Chilkur Balaji temple celebrates Chhatrapati Sivaji Jayanti in Hyderabad
S Rangarajan, Chief Priest of Chilkur Balaji Temple, said that the temple is most likely one of the temples that formally celebrated Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
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NewsTAP Bureau- Updated On:19 Feb 2024 11:10 AM GMT
HYDERABAD: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, also known as Shivaji Jayanti, was celebrated with great enthusiasm on Monday at Chilkur Balaji Temple in Hyderabad.
S Rangarajan, Chief Priest of Chilkur Balaji Temple, said that the temple is most likely one of the temples that formally celebrated Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti.
Recalling Shivaji Maharaj's contribution among hundreds of devotees two pradakshinams were performed with the Monarch's portrait and Munivahana image. Shivaji Maharaj’s legacy transcends state borders. Revered not just in Maharashtra but across India, he is celebrated for his progressive ideas, religious tolerance, and unwavering commitment to justice, said S Rangarajan.
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He said Shivaji Maharaj championed education, encouraged regional languages like Marathi and Sanskrit, and established a strong administrative system. His policies were inclusive, respecting all faiths and communities.
This year it's even more auspicious because of the Ayodhya SriRama temple completion which was Shivajis unfulfilled dream, he added.
