Rajmata Jijau Jayanti marks the day that Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj’s mother, Jijabai Bhosale, who was born on January 12, 1598.

Rajmata Jijau Jayanti honors Rajmata for her role in shaping Shivaji Maharaj’s life, the strong upbringing she gave him, and how it helped him become the great leader of the Maratha empire.

The Maratha monarch, who founded one of India's biggest and mightiest empires--the Maratha empire-- is renowned for Jijabai Shahji Bhosale's vital contributions to making the Maratha king.

Shivaji learned several important lessons from Jijabai, a fearless warrior and leader, which helped him develop into the renowned and adored type.

Jijabai herself also served as the Maratha empire's queen regent. Rajmata Jijau is the affectionate name given to her as a result. And the Rajmata Jijau Jayanti ceremony serves as a reminder of her extraordinary life and everything she accomplished for the Maratha empire.

Celebration of Rajmata Jijau Jayanti generally involves people taking grand processions with photos of Jijabai, decorating her images with garlands and showering flower petals on her. Numerous such occasions are planned throughout Maharashtra, particularly in Buldhana, the birthplace of Jijabai. 

Also, people commemorate Rajmata Jijau Jayanti by sending wishes and greetings online in remembrance of her life and work. Happy and safe Rajmata Jijau Jayanti in 2023, everyone!

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