Shivaji Rajyabhishek is the coronation of the great Maratha
warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Shivaji Rajyabhishek 2025 date is June 9. As per Hindu Tithi the coronation took place on the 13th
day during the waxing phase of moon or shukla paksha pratipada tithi in Jyeshta month (Shukla Paksha Trayodashi
Tithi as per Marathi Calendar). Shiva Shak 351 begins on the day.
Shivaji Maharaj was crowned the king of Marathas on the day.
The huge and lavish ceremony was held at Raigad. Water from seven sacred rivers
– Yamuna, Indus, Ganga, Godavari, Krishna and
Kaveri – was placed on a gold vessel above the head of Shivaji Maharaj.
Shivaji was given the title Shakakarta and Kshatriya
Kulavantas and Chhatrapati.
Shivaji’s mother Jijabai died on June 18, 1674, soon after
the coronation. So as per astrologers another coronation was held
on September 24, 1674.
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