The Maharana Pratap Jayanti holiday is observed in his honour and as a tribute to his extraordinary military prowess. This day is enthusiastically observed in our nation, particularly in the northern regions of India. His Jayanti is observed by the Rajputs according to the Panchang Tithi.
Maharana Pratap Jayanti's past
Maharana Pratap was a member of the Sisodia dynasty and was born on May 9, 1540, in a Hindu Rajput household in Kumbhalgarh. The prominent courtiers of the Royal court advised Pratap inherit the throne as the next King after his father, Udai Singh II, passed away because he was the eldest of the siblings. Maharana Pratap proved to be a brilliant leader who protected his people from the repressive Mughal Empire. The battle of Haldighati, fought on June 18, 1576, between the forces of Maharana Pratap and Mughal Emperor Akbar, is where this festival's origins may be found.
The powerful Mughal Emperor Akbar was approached by Maharana Pratap, but he flatly refused to create any kind of partnership. As a result, the conflict was unavoidable. The armies soon confronted one another. Despite the Rajputana army's alleged massive numerical disadvantage, a fierce combat is reported to have ensued, with the Mughals emerging victorious. The Rajput monarch was able to successfully flee and plot a new attack against the Mughals, so the Mughal army was unable to catch him. And because of Maharana Pratap's brazenness, boldness, and attitude, his Jayanti is commemorated with tremendous veneration, especially in Northern India.
Major Maharana Pratap Jayanti Attractions
1.First processes
On the Maharana Pratap Jayanti holiday, people hold raucous processions where you can see enormous statues of the king being displayed for viewing by the public and people dancing around it to the tune of national anthems. The procession's atmosphere as a whole is fantastic.
2.CM Speech
On this day, the state's chief minister typically also discusses the great warrior king and how we might develop such strong character traits in our daily lives. These speeches are jam-packed with tales and lore about the valiant King and how he altered the course of history.
3. Festivals and Cultural Events
Puja ceremonies for Maharana Pratap are performed at numerous temples in honour of the famous Rajput warrior. In addition, there are numerous locally organised cultural events and debates. In order to memorialise him, many people also go to see his statue in Udaipur.