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  • Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2025 Date, History and Significance: Know About Shiv Jayanti Celebrations in Maharashtra Marking Maratha Warrior King’s 395th Birth Anniversary

    Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2025 Date, History and Significance: Know About Shiv Jayanti Celebrations in Maharashtra Marking Maratha Warrior King’s 395th Birth Anniversary

    Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2025 is marked on Wednesday, February 19. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, also known as Shiv Jayanti, marks the 395th birth anniversary of the great Marathi warrior king. This annual commemoration is an important observance for followers of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and is a crucial celebration across Maharashtra. Also known as Shiv Jayanti, it celebrates Shivaji Maharaj’s birth anniversary with great fervour and enthusiasm across the country. As we celebrate Shiv Jayanti 2025, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to celebrate it, and more. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2025 Wishes: PM Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi and Other Leaders Extend Greetings on Shivaji Maharaj’s Birth Anniversary.

    When is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2025?

    Every year, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti is celebrated on February 19. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born at the Shivneri fort on the third day of the Krishna Paksha of the Phalgun month in the year 1551 of the Shalivahan Shaka. According to the Julian calendar, this date falls on February 19, 1630. This is the reason that Shiv Jayanti is observed every year on this date. However, some Hindus also mark Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti according to the Hindu Lunisolar calendar. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, according to the Hindu calendar, will be marked on March 17.

    Significance of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti

    The celebration of Shiv Jayanti is considered to be one of the most important observances for followers of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The noted Maratha leader continues to be worshipped as one of the most righteous and vigilant kings of the Maratha Raj. His birth anniversary is therefore seen as the perfect time to share the stories and folktales surrounding Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. People also decorate statues of Chhatrapati Shivaji and take out processions to commemorate this day with all the valour and enthusiasm. Bank Holiday on February 19: Banks To Remain Closed in Maharashtra on Wednesday on Occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Birth Anniversary.

    Shiv Jayanti is also a state-wide holiday in Maharashtra. Followers of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and political leaders organise various grand events and celebrations to mark this festive and joyous occasion. Here’s wishing everyone a Happy Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2025!

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Feb 19, 2025 10:50 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • Epiphany 2025 Wishes and Greetings: Share Quotes, Three Kings’ Day Wallpapers, HD Images and Messages to Celebrate the Visit of the Magi to Baby Jesus

    Epiphany 2025 Wishes and Greetings: Share Quotes, Three Kings’ Day Wallpapers, HD Images and Messages to Celebrate the Visit of the Magi to Baby Jesus

    Epiphany, also called Three Kings’ Day or Day of Los Reyes, is an important celebration for Christians around the globe. While Christmas may be over, the festivities do not end there. Epiphany is celebrated 12 days after Christmas as it marks the important event of the three wise kings following the star in the sky to locate baby Jesus after his birth. The period between Christmas and Three Kings’ Day is called the 12 days of Christmas. The festival is celebrated in many parts of Europe and in several other countries around the world. In some traditions, the day is celebrated as Little Christmas. On this day, families get together and enjoy gifts, meals, and special treats. It is also common tradition to share heartfelt messages. To help, we have curated a list of Epiphany 2025 wishes, greetings, quotes, images, messages, and wallpapers. Epiphany 2025 Date: When Is Three Kings’ Day? Know Significance of the Day That Marks the Visit of the Magi to Infant Jesus.

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    Epiphany Greetings

    Epiphany Wishes (Photo Credits: File Photo)

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    Epiphany Wishes (Photo Credits: File Photo)

    Epiphany Messages

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  • Epiphany 2025 Date: When Is Three Kings’ Day? Know Significance of the Day That Marks the Visit of the Magi to Infant Jesus

    Epiphany 2025 Date: When Is Three Kings’ Day? Know Significance of the Day That Marks the Visit of the Magi to Infant Jesus

    Epiphany, also known as Three Kings’ Day or Theophany, is a Christian feast day celebrated on January 6 in several countries around the world. The annual event marks the revelation of Jesus Christ to the world, symbolised by the visit of the Magi, also known as the Three Wise Men, the baptism of Jesus, and the wedding at Cana. Traditionally, the date for the feast is January 6. However, since 1970 the celebration has been held in some countries on the Sunday after January 1. January 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: From Republic Day to Makar Sankranti to Chinese New Year, Check Dates of Important Events in the First Month of the Year.

    In Western Christianity, the feast celebrates the visit of the Magi to the Christ Child. It is sometimes called Three Kings’ Day, and in some traditions celebrated as Little Christmas. Meanwhile, in Eastern Christianity, the day commemorates the baptism of Jesus (but it is also called Epiphany) in the Jordan River, seen as his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. In this article, let’s know more about the Epiphany 2025 date and the significance of the annual Christian event.

    Epiphany 2025 Date

    Epiphany 2025 falls on Monday, January 6.

    Epiphany Significance

    The day of Epiphany marks the moment when the Magi – Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar- brought gifts to the infant Jesus in Bethlehem, acknowledging him as the Messiah. In many Western Churches, the eve of the feast is celebrated as Twelfth Night (Epiphany Eve) on January 5. The Monday after Epiphany is known as Plough Monday. Epiphany customs include singing, chalking the door, having one’s house blessed, consuming Three Kings Cake as well as attending church services. Day of Los Reyes 2025 Date, History and Significance: All You Need to Know About Epiphany, the Observance That Marks the Three Wise Men Visiting Baby Jesus With Gifts.

    It is customary for Christians in many localities to remove their Christmas decorations on Epiphany Eve (Twelfth Night), although those in other Christian countries historically remove them on Candlemas, the conclusion of Epiphanytide.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 05, 2025 07:40 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).