Shiv Jayanti, alternatively referred to as the Shivaji festival, is both a festival and a public holiday in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is observed on February 19, commemorating the birth anniversary of Shivaji I, the inaugural Chhatrapati of the Marathas. Shivaji I played a pivotal role in establishing Hindavi Swarajya, signifying the "Self-Rule of the Hindavi people." In Maharashtra, some individuals also observe this day based on the Hindu Calendar.