Veer Jiva Mahale (1635 - 1710) was the bodyguard of Chhatrapati Shivaji
Maharaj. His death or punyatithi is annually observed in Paush month. Jiva
Mahale Punyadin 2025 date is January 4.
A great soldier and unsung hero, Jiva Mahale saved
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj by killing Bijapur's general Afzal Khan.
Veer Jiva Mahale punyadin is annually observed on Paush
Shukla Paksha Panchami Tithi or the fifth day during the waxing phase of moon
in Paush month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed
in Maharashtra.