Every year 1st May is Celebrated in India as Maharashtra Day
Founding day of the state of Maharashtra
May 1st is the founding day of the State of
Maharashtra. On the same day in 1960,
the Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru inaugurated the Independent
state of Maharashtra. The historical, cultural and social heritage of Maharashtra is very
large. 106 martyrs who gave their lives for the formation of Maharashtra state are commemorated on this day.
May 1st is also known as International Labor Day. The State Reconstruction Commission refused to give Mumbai to Maharashtra, angering the Marathi people, causing tension in the area around the Flora Fountain on November 21, 1956. This decision was met with opposition in small meetings all over the country. To protest the Government, the Union planned to hold a large protest march in front of the Flora Fountain.
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That after this, a large crowd gathered at the Flora Fountain, with people from both Churchgate station and Bori Bunder shouting slogans. To disperse the crowd, the police force was lathi-charged from the front. However the police efforts failed, and the then-Chief Minister of Mumbai, Morarji Desai, instructed police firing. There was gunfire in the Battle of United Maharashtra, and 106 protesters were killed. From the establishment of the National Assembly till the Independence of the country and even after that, Maharashtra has participated in every constructive initiative of the country.
Maharashtra as the guardian of the Lion Gate of India
While preserving the heritage of ancient culture, it has also contributed to the development of the country. Maharashtra's history of religious and social reforms is inspiring. The diversity of the state is astounding.
Mahatma Gandhi praised Maharashtra in such words that Maharashtra is the abode of activists. Mahadevi Verma, the great poetess who won the Jnanpith award, praised Maharashtra as the guardian of the Lion Gate of India. Maharashtra is the land of saints, mahants, sages and sages as well as the land of knights. This land has a tradition of heroism, sacrifice and patriotism.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj followed all religions. Hindvi Swarajya, established the
kingdom of the People(ryots) Inspired by
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and many patriots like Vasudev Balwant Phadke, Umaji Naik,
Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Lokmanya Tilak, Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar,
Rajguru and Nana Patil from Maharashtra started a war against the British. He endured hardships and tortures. He did not even care about the lives.
Saint Nivruttinath, Saint Dnyaneshwar, Saint Muktabai, Saint Namdev,
Saint Tukaram, Samarth Ramdas, Saint Gora Kumbhar, Saint Savtamali, Saint
Narhari Sonar, Sena Maharaj, Saint Janabai, Saint Chokhamela, Saint Kanhopatra,
Saint Eknath, Saint Gadge Baba, Saint Tukadoji Maharaj With the help of such saints, Maharashtra
tried to nurture and nurture the mind. Tried to inculcate social thought. Social reformers like Mahatma Phule, Savitribai Phule, Chhatrapati Shahu
Maharaj, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, Maharshi Annasaheb Karve, Karmaveer Shinde,
Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil worked hard for social enlightenment.
Dream
of a United Maharashtra come true.
While dreaming of the Independence of the country, the leaders,
intellectuals, writers and journalists came up with the idea of uniting the
Marathi speaking regions to make the bilingual state a powerful state. Many people including SM Joshi, Acharya PK Atre, Co. Shripad Amrit Dange, Senapati
Bapat, Prabodhankar Thackeray united for Navmaharashtra and made the dream of a
united Maharashtra come true.
How is Maharashtra Day Celebrated?
Maharashtra Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm mainly in the state of Maharashtra. Many
governmental, entertainment, and traditional events and activities are
organized on this day.
On this day, people pay homage to great people like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Dr.
Babasaheb Ambedkar. Government holidays are given to schools and colleges. Schools
organize events and competitions such as essay writing, speech competitions,
debate competitions, one-act plays, plays, powada's singing, painting
competitions.
People wish
each other a happy Maharashtra Day by sending SMS, songs, Videos, quotes, Images, Wallpapers to each other using internet and social media.
Villages and towns are decorated with banners
wishing happy Maharashtra Day. In many
places, patriotic songs are played on loudspeakers on the occasion of
Maharashtra Day
Ø जय जय महाराष्ट्र माझा…..
वेदात मराठे वीर दौडले सात……
Ø शूर आम्ही सरदार आम्हाला काय कोणाची भीती…..
Ø “जय भवानी,
जय
शिवाजी”,
“जय
महाराष्ट्र,
जय
हिंद”,
Garaja Maharashtra Mazha, Vedat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat, Shur Aami Sardar Aamhalaa Kay Koonachi Bhaiti are some of the famous songs. On this day, motorcycle rallies and morning walks are organized. At that time, slogans like "Jai Bhavani, Jai Shivaji","Jai Maharashtra, Jai Hind" are given.
How can Maharashtra Day be Celebrated in Schools and Colleges?
Maharashtra
Day is celebrated with enthusiasm in all schools and colleges in the state of
Maharashtra. Many competitions and events are organized in schools on this day.
Below are some examples of such competitions and events. You can also organize these competitions in
your school.
Ø Cultural events
Cultural
programs are organized on the occasion of Maharashtra Day. These include
singing competitions, powada's singing, dance competitions, one-act plays,
plays. Schools, students and student committees can work together to celebrate
these events.
Through these events, students learn about the rich
history of Maharashtra.
Ø Essay writing
Essay writing
competitions are organized in schools.
The topics of the essay competition are based on the lives of patriotic,
or important people in history.
Ø Ø Eloquence speech competition
Eloquence competitions can also be organized in schools, in which students can express their thoughts on various topics.
ØPainting competition
A drawing competition can be organized for students who are interested in painting. In which students can be asked to draw pictures related to Maharashtra. Such as "Maharashtra in my dreams"
Ø Social events
Some social activities can also be implemented to help the community by justifying Maharashtra Day.
Students can go to the tribal area near the school and help the locals. Blood donation camps can be organized. School cleaning campaign and village cleaning campaign can also be implemented. Tree planting can be done on this day.
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