A stampede-like situation broke out during Shiv Jayanti celebrations at Shivneri Fort in Pune district late on February 19, leaving several devotees injured. The chaos occurred near the Ambar Khana area as lakhs gathered at the birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Narrow entry points such as Hatti Darwaja and Ganesh Darwaja reportedly became choke points, leading to panic amid heavy crowding. Authorities said the situation is now under control. The injured have been shifted to Junnar Gover

Rashtragaurav Rath Yatra Flagged Off from Nashik to Puri to Mark Shiv Jayanti 2026 Nashik, Feb 14, 2026: The five-day ‘Rashtragaurav Rath Yatra’ was flagged off today from Nashik as part of the International Shiv Jayanti Festival 2026, organised by Bharat Kranti Mission to promote the legacy and governance ideals of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The multi-state procession, featuring a symbolic chariot accompanied by a large convoy of vehicles from different states, commenced its journey towards J