Raj Thackeray paid tribute to Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti martyrs on Maharashtra Day during his visit to Hutatma Chowk. Pics/ Sameer Syyed Abedi

Rehearsals are underway for the formal parade of Maharashtra Day, organised at Shivaji Park in Mumbai. Photos by Sayyed Sameer Abedi

Maharashtra Day, observed on May 1 every year, commemorates the formation of the state of Maharashtra in 1960. It holds significant historical importance as it marks the day when the state was officially established. Pics/ Aditi Haralkar

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Sunday began preparations in Mumbai ahead of the Maharashtra Day celebrations on May 1. The BMC workers were on April 30 seen cleaning the statue at Hutatma Chowk and trimming the grass at the Hutatma Smarak Chowk. Pics/Shadab Khan

On the occasion of Maharashtra Day, also known as Maharashtra Diwas here are a few interesting facts about the annual observance (Pic/Istock)

Maharashtra Day

Raj Thackeray pays tribute to martyrs on Maharashtra Day at Hutatma Chowk

In Photos: Rehearsals in full swing for Maharashtra Day parade

IN PHOTOS: Preparations underway at Dadar's Shivaji Park for Maharashtra Day

IN PHOTOS: Preparations begin in Mumbai ahead of Maharashtra Day celebrations

IN PHOTOS: Interesting facts about Maharashtra Day

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