Mumbai: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Shiv Jayanti, which is celebrated according to the tithi, was celebrated with great enthusiasm across the state. Shiv Jayanti celebrations were also organized in Taddev in south Mumbai. During the Shiv Jayanti celebrations, drum troupe, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s palanquin and Mardi games were kept. Hundreds of Shiva lovers participated in this ceremony.
In this ceremony, the enthusiasm of children and senior citizens could be seen. The procession was taken out from the famous Shivganesh Mandir in Taddev and taken around the entire Taddev area. Thackeray Group MP Arvind Sawant also attended the function.
Taddev Ganeshotsav Mandal conducts various social activities throughout the year. Board president Siddhesh Mangaonkar informed that activities like blood donation camp, eye donation, treatment of various diseases, help to poor students are taken.