Nagpur, June 27 -- Celebrations marking the 353rd anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's coronation, observed according to the Hindu calendar as Shivrajyabhishek Din, were held in Nagpur on Saturday.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's coronation took place at Raigad Fort in 1674 on Jyeshtha Shukla Trayodashi. While the event is observed every year on June 6 as per the Gregorian calendar, this year's Tithi-based celebration fell on June 27.

Devotees and followers paid tribute to the Maratha warrior king, remembering his contribution to the establishment of Hindavi Swarajya and his legacy of people-centric governance.

Meanwhile, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde paid homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and extended greet...