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|holiday_name = Maharashtra Day | |||
|type = State | |||
|image = Maharashtra_State_map.jpg | |||
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|caption = [[Jawaharlal Nehru]], [[Yashwantrao Chavan]] and [[Sri Prakasa]] unveiling a map of the new state of Maharashtra at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai, on 1 May 1960 | |||
|nickname = Maharashtra Din | |||
|observedby = [[Maharashtra]], India | |||
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|significance = The day the state of Maharashtra was formed by the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960 | |||
|begins = | |||
|ends = | |||
|date =1 May | |||
|duration =1 day | |||
|frequency =Annual | |||
|celebrations =[[Parade]]s | |||
|observances = | |||
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'''Maharashtra Day''', commonly known as '''Maharashtra Din''' ([[Marathi language|Marathi]]: महाराष्ट्र दिन) is a state holiday<ref name=hol>{{cite web|url=http://www.officeholidays.com/countries/india/maharashtra/2014.php|title=Public Holidays in Maharashtra, India in 2014 – Office Holidays|author=|date=|website=www.officeholidays.com}}</ref> in the [[States of india|Indian state]] of [[Maharashtra]], commemorating the formation of the state of Maharashtra<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.maharashtratourism.net/festivals/maharashtra-day.html|title=Maharashtra Day – Maharashtra Day Celebration|author=|date=|website=www.maharashtratourism.net}}</ref> from the division of the [[Bombay State]] on 1 May 1960.<ref name=hol/> Maharashtra Day is commonly associated with parades and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history and traditions of Maharashtra. It is celebrated to commemorate the creation of a Marathi speaking state of Maharashtra. | |||
==Background== | |||
The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 defined boundaries for the states within India on the basis of languages.<ref>{{cite web | title=THE STATES REORGANISATION ACT, 1956|url=http://www.indiankanoon.org/doc/1211891/|publisher=[[Government of India]]|accessdate=December 6, 2012}}</ref> The [[Bombay State]] that was formed as a consequence of this act, however, was composed of different areas where different languages were spoken; [[Marathi language|Marathi]], [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]], [[Kutchi language|Kutchi]] and [[Konkani language|Konkani]]. The [[Sanyukta Maharashtra Samiti]] was at the forefront of the movement to divide the Bombay State into two states; one composed of areas where people primarily spoke Gujarati and Kutchi and the other where people primarily spoke Marathi and Konkani.<ref>{{cite book | last=Guha |first=Ramachandra |title=India After Gandhi: The History of the World's Largest Democracy | year=2008 | publisher=Harper Perennial | page=320}}</ref><ref name="KaminskyLong2011">{{cite book|last1=Kaminsky|first1=Arnold P.|last2=Long|first2=Roger D.|title=India Today: An Encyclopedia of Life in the Republic|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wWDnTWrz4O8C&pg=PA440|accessdate=30 April 2012|date=23 September 2011|publisher=ABC-CLIO|isbn=978-0-313-37462-3|page=440}}</ref> | |||
[[ | The state of [[Maharashtra]] and [[Gujarat]] were formed as a result of this movement according to the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960 enacted by the [[Parliament of India]] on 25 April 1960. The act came into effect on 1 May 1960,<ref>{{cite web|title=THE BOMBAY RE-ORGANISATION ACT, 1960 No.11 OF 1960|url=http://www.legalhelpindia.com/bareacts/THE%20BOMBAY%20RE-ORGANISATION%20ACT,%201960%20No.11%20OF%201960.doc|publisher=[[Government of India]]|accessdate=December 6, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111203075507/http://www.legalhelpindia.com/bareacts/THE%20BOMBAY%20RE-ORGANISATION%20ACT,%201960%20No.11%20OF%201960.doc|archive-date=December 3, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> hence the reason of annual celebration. | ||
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==Observance== | |||
Every year the [[Government of Maharashtra]] issues a notification declaring the 1st of May to be a public holiday to be celebrated as Maharashtra Day. This holiday applies to all the schools, offices and companies under the jurisdiction of the State and central Government celebrate this day by organising various programmes.<ref>{{cite web | title=Public Holiday – 2015 | work=[[Government of Maharashtra]] | url=https://www.maharashtra.gov.in/PDF/HolidayList-2015.pdf | publisher=[[Government of Maharashtra]] | accessdate=May 11, 2015}}</ref> | |||
{{ | ==Customs== | ||
Every year a parade is held at [[Shivaji Park]] where the [[Governor|Governor of Maharashtra]] makes a speech.{{cn|date=April 2019}} | |||
Liquor sales to Indians are prohibited on this day across Maharashtra, excluding foreigners.<ref>{{cite web | title=List of dry days to be followed by retail licensee every year | work=Commissionarate of State Excise, Maharashtra State | url=http://stateexcise.maharashtra.gov.in/EXCISE/list_of__dry_days.htm | publisher=[[Government of Maharashtra]] | accessdate=December 6, 2012}}</ref> | |||
==Unique or historical celebrations== | |||
The [[Golden Jubilee]] celebrations for Maharashtra Day were conducted on 1 May 2011 across Maharashtra.<ref>{{cite web | title=Maharashtra's golden jubilee grand finale on Monday | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-30/mumbai/29490594_1_finale-jubilee-celebrations | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126053445/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-04-30/mumbai/29490594_1_finale-jubilee-celebrations | url-status=dead | archive-date=January 26, 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | accessdate=December 6, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Maharashtra: Political parties gear up for a grand golden jubilee day | url=http://news.rediff.com/report/2010/apr/29/how-maha-will-celebrate-its-golden-jubilee-day.htm | work = [[rediff.com]] | accessdate=December 6, 2012}}</ref> | |||
==Inaugurations and launching of new projects and schemes== | |||
In Maharashtra [[Government of Maharashtra|state government]] and [[private sector]] inaugurates and launches various new projects and schemes on 1 May. Annual celebrations of such institutions and projects are also held on Maharashtra Day.{{cn|date=April 2019}} | |||
The [[Marathi Wikipedia|Marathi language Wikipedia]] was started on 1 May 2003.{{cn|date=April 2019}} | |||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist|30em}} | |||
{{Indian state foundation days}} | |||
{{authority control}} | |||
[[Category:Culture of Maharashtra]] | |||
[[Category:May observances]] | |||
[[Category:Indian state foundation days]] | |||
Revision as of 19:46, 17 July 2021
| Maharashtra Day | |
|---|---|
 Jawaharlal Nehru, Yashwantrao Chavan and Sri Prakasa unveiling a map of the new state of Maharashtra at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai, on 1 May 1960 | |
| Also called | Maharashtra Din |
| Observed by | Maharashtra, India |
| Significance | The day the state of Maharashtra was formed by the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960 |
| Celebrations | Parades |
| Date | 1 May |
| Frequency | Annual |
Maharashtra Day, commonly known as Maharashtra Din (Marathi: महाराष्ट्र दिन) is a state holiday[1] in the Indian state of Maharashtra, commemorating the formation of the state of Maharashtra[2] from the division of the Bombay State on 1 May 1960.[1] Maharashtra Day is commonly associated with parades and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history and traditions of Maharashtra. It is celebrated to commemorate the creation of a Marathi speaking state of Maharashtra.
Background
The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 defined boundaries for the states within India on the basis of languages.[3] The Bombay State that was formed as a consequence of this act, however, was composed of different areas where different languages were spoken; Marathi, Gujarati, Kutchi and Konkani. The Sanyukta Maharashtra Samiti was at the forefront of the movement to divide the Bombay State into two states; one composed of areas where people primarily spoke Gujarati and Kutchi and the other where people primarily spoke Marathi and Konkani.[4][5]
The state of Maharashtra and Gujarat were formed as a result of this movement according to the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960 enacted by the Parliament of India on 25 April 1960. The act came into effect on 1 May 1960,[6] hence the reason of annual celebration.
Observance
Every year the Government of Maharashtra issues a notification declaring the 1st of May to be a public holiday to be celebrated as Maharashtra Day. This holiday applies to all the schools, offices and companies under the jurisdiction of the State and central Government celebrate this day by organising various programmes.[7]
Customs
Every year a parade is held at Shivaji Park where the Governor of Maharashtra makes a speech.[citation needed]
Liquor sales to Indians are prohibited on this day across Maharashtra, excluding foreigners.[8]
Unique or historical celebrations
The Golden Jubilee celebrations for Maharashtra Day were conducted on 1 May 2011 across Maharashtra.[9][10]
Inaugurations and launching of new projects and schemes
In Maharashtra state government and private sector inaugurates and launches various new projects and schemes on 1 May. Annual celebrations of such institutions and projects are also held on Maharashtra Day.[citation needed]
The Marathi language Wikipedia was started on 1 May 2003.[citation needed]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Public Holidays in Maharashtra, India in 2014 – Office Holidays". www.officeholidays.com.
- ↑ "Maharashtra Day – Maharashtra Day Celebration". www.maharashtratourism.net.
- ↑ "THE STATES REORGANISATION ACT, 1956". Government of India. Retrieved December 6, 2012.
- ↑ Guha, Ramachandra (2008). India After Gandhi: The History of the World's Largest Democracy. Harper Perennial. p. 320.
- ↑ Kaminsky, Arnold P.; Long, Roger D. (23 September 2011). India Today: An Encyclopedia of Life in the Republic. ABC-CLIO. p. 440. ISBN 978-0-313-37462-3. Retrieved 30 April 2012.
- ↑ "THE BOMBAY RE-ORGANISATION ACT, 1960 No.11 OF 1960". Government of India. Archived from the original on December 3, 2011. Retrieved December 6, 2012.
- ↑ "Public Holiday – 2015" (PDF). Government of Maharashtra. Government of Maharashtra. Retrieved May 11, 2015.
- ↑ "List of dry days to be followed by retail licensee every year". Commissionarate of State Excise, Maharashtra State. Government of Maharashtra. Retrieved December 6, 2012.
- ↑ "Maharashtra's golden jubilee grand finale on Monday". The Times of India. Retrieved December 6, 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Maharashtra: Political parties gear up for a grand golden jubilee day". rediff.com. Retrieved December 6, 2012.