Chhatrapati Shivaji's 350th coronation anniversary: Maha Guv flags off 'jal kalash' yatra

Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais on Friday flagged off the 'Sahastra Jal Kalash Yatra' between Mumbai and Raigad Fort ahead of the 350th coronation anniversary celebrations of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj scheduled for June 2.

Bais, accompanied by state Minister of Cultural Affairs Sudhir Mungantiwar, performed the 'Sahastra Jal Kalash Pujan' and witnessed a demonstration of martial arts presented by children and youth at Raj Bhavan here.

Water collected from various rivers across the country will be used for the ceremony to mark the 350th anniversary of the coronation of the legendary warrior-king.

Principal Secretary (Culture) Vikas Kharge, Karyavahak of Raigad Smarak Mandal Sudhir Thorat, Shri Shiv Rajyabhishek Dinotsav Seva Samiti official Sunil Pawar and Mahant Sudhirdas Maharaj were present on the occasion.

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