Sanquelim, June 27 -- Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday paid rich tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Sanquelim on the occasion of Shiv-Rajya Abhishek Day and extended greetings to people on the anniversary of the Maratha king's coronation.

Addressing the gathering, Sawant said, "I extend my heartfelt best wishes to everyone on the occasion of 'Shiv-Rajya Abhishek' Day."

Referring to the celebrations being held across the country, he said, "Just as the 'Shiv-Rajya' festival is being celebrated at Raigad today, the anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's coronation is being celebrated with equal enthusiasm everywhere."

Celebrations marking the 353rd anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's coronation, observed...