Maharashtra Day, (
Marathi: महाराष्ट्र दिन) commonly known as
Maharashtra Diwas also referred to as
Maharashtra Din is a state holiday in the Indian
state of
Maharashtra, commemorating the formation of the state of Maharashtra from the division of the
Bombay State on 1 May 1960. Maharashtra Day is commonly associated with parades and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history and traditions of Maharashtra.