Pune, February 09: On the occasion of 393rd jayanti of the 'Hindavi Swarajya founder' Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the first phase of 'Shivsrushti', a historical theme-park based on the life of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Narhe Ambegaon in Pune city on Sunday, February 19.
The grand ceremony will take place at 11.00 am. It should be noted that,after the inauguration, 'Shvsrushti' will the largest historical theme-park in Asia.
Jagdish Kadam, trustee of the Shivchhatrapati Pratishthan that was formed in 1967 by late Chhatrapati Rajmata Sumitraraje Bhosale of Satara and late Chhatrapati Maharaj Shreemant Pratapsingh Raje Bhosale gave the information via twitter.
As per the report, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Rajya Sabha member Udayanraje Bhosale, Pune Guardian Minister Chandrakant Patil and Maharashtra Tourism Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha will also be present for the inauguration function.
Shiv Srushti was conceptualised by Padma Vibhushan Babasaheb Purandare, who passed away on November 15 last year. In 2018, the then state government accorded ‘mega project’ status to Shiv Srushti aka the memorial of the Maratha king, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It is being reported that the historical theme park will help you live and experience the legendary life of Chhtrapati Shivaji Maharaj.