In 1645, at the age of just 16, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj took a historic oath at the sacred Raireshwar Temple that would change the course of Indian history.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj cut his little finger and offered his blood on the sacred Shivling – a historic moment that ignited the flame of Hindavi Swarajya! This wasn’t just a ritual – it was a revolutionary oath, a commitment to build a kingdom rooted in justice, freedom and self-rule for the people. In that divine fort of Raireshwar, a young warrior dreamt of Swarajya – free from injustice and foreign rule – and he didn’t just dream, he made it happen. Let us always remember the courage, vision and sacrifice of this great warrior king!