Maharashtra Day
Guide to the date, history, cultural origins and celebration traditions of Maharashtra Day in India.
History & Origins of Maharashtra Day
Maharashtra Day (Maharashtra Din) commemorates the official formation of the state of Maharashtra on May 1, 1960, under the Bombay Reorganisation Act, which divided the multilingual Bombay State into the Marathi-speaking Maharashtra and Gujarati-speaking Gujarat after extensive public campaigns.
How It Is Observed & Celebrated
Celebrated with a spectacular ceremonial parade presided over by the Governor at Shivaji Park in Mumbai, political speeches, and cultural events highlighting Marathi folk arts, music, and cuisine.
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