First Diwali diya for Shivaji. Killa-makers keep centuries-old tradition alive

India Today · Sushim Mukul · 2026-11-08 01:00 UTC

Every Diwali families across Maharashtra and north Karnataka build miniature forts using stones bricks and mud to honour the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Some even offer the first diya to the Maratha ruler Here039s how the tradition emerged evolved over time and found fresh momentum through social media and cash-prize competitions

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