'Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha' recognised as state song

The original song is of four stanzas, but two stanzas will be given the status of the state song, Cultural Affairs minister Sudhir Mungantiwar told reporters.The song will be sung on Maharashtra Foundation Day on May 1 after the national anthem.

The Maharashtra government on Tuesday recognised 'Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha' as the state song.

The song will be adopted on February 19, the birth anniversary of the founder of the Maratha empire Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

The decision was taken by the Maharashtra cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. One of the iconic songs in Marathi, 'Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha, Garja Maharashtra Majha', which means 'Glory to Maharashtra', was penned by Raja Badhe and sung by balladeer Krishnarao Sable, popularly known as Shaheer Sable. ''The song 'Garja Maharashtra Majha', which talks about the greatness of Maharashtra has been given the status of the state song. The original song is of four stanzas, but two stanzas will be given the status of the state song,'' Cultural Affairs minister Sudhir Mungantiwar told reporters.

The song will be sung on Maharashtra Foundation Day on May 1 after the national anthem. A statement said the song will also be sung or played in schools after the national anthem.

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