Shrimant Maharaja Samarjitsinh Gaekwad flag off Shivaji Jayanti rally in Vadodara

Around 22 floats are part of the procession taken out in the city to celebrate the birth anniversary of great Maratha ruler

Shrimant Maharaja Samarjitsinh Gaekwad flag off Shivaji Jayanti rally
from Shivaji chowk Salatwada in Vadodara. Around 22 floats are part of the
procession taken out in the city to celebrate the birth anniversary of great
Maratha ruler.



The rally started from Salatwada Shivaji chowk and moves in
the city joined by various groups of the city. Around 22 different floats
joined the procession spreading the message of Shivaji. Little kids dressed as
Shivaji and women dressed in traditional sarees is the highlight of the
celebration.



The traditional dhol players specially girls playing
alongside males gives a glimpse of equality in the society. Small girls part of
the dhol group is the special highlight as they match the tunes with their
elder counterparts. As per organisers nearly 100 dhol players are beating the
dhols at one time leading the procession through city roads.



Some of the floats showcase the traditional sports like
Malkhambh and others turn the attention of people towards them. DJ playing
traditional and modern songs creates a musical ambience in the whole procession.