Archive · 24 May 2025
Activist Bhide Seeks Shivaji Coronation Day Change
Some people are talking about how we remember a very important day for a famous king named Shivaji Maharaj.
Right now, the government celebrates this day on June 6th, using a calendar that many countries use.
But a man named Sambhaji Bhide wants the government to use a different calendar, one that is based on Hindu traditions.
He thinks it's wrong to use the English calendar.
However, other people, like a historian and a politician, disagree.
They say that Bhide is not correct and that people should not be against how the day is being celebrated.
They have been celebrating this day since Maharashtra was created.
Sambhaji Bhide wants the state to celebrate Shivaji's coronation day per the Hindu calendar.
He argues against using the English calendar date of June 6th.
Historian Indrajeet Sawant criticizes Bhide for misleading the Maratha community.
Jayant Patil of NCP (SP) questions the objections to Shivaji Maharaj celebrations.
Shivaji Maharaj was crowned on June 6, 1674, which is marked by the state.
- Who
- Sambhaji Bhide, historian Indrajeet Sawant, and Jayant Patil are the primary individuals mentioned. Also Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and followers.
- What
- Bhide is demanding that the state discontinue celebrating the anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's coronation ceremony on June 6 and celebrate it based on the Hindu calendar.
- When
- Bhide made the statement on Friday, regarding the June 6th coronation date.
- Where
- Kolhapur (where Bhide spoke to reporters) and Raigad Fort (where the coronation occurred).
- Why
- Bhide wants to align the celebration with the Hindu calendar and move away from the English calendar.
Critics' Perspective
Activist's Perspective
Bhide's credibility
Critics' Perspective
Bhide's views should not be taken seriously.
Activist's Perspective
Bhide's stance is a distortion of history intended to mislead.
Celebration of the coronation
Critics' Perspective
Bhide objects to the current celebration.
Activist's Perspective
There should be no issue with celebrating landmarks related to Shivaji Maharaj.
- Event
- Shivaji Maharaj's Coronation Anniversary
- Date in English Calendar
- June 6
- Year of Coronation
- 1674
- Location of Coronation
- Raigad Fort
- Activist's Name
- Sambhaji Bhide