Overview

• Maharana Pratap Jayanti falls on May 29, 2025, as per the Hindu calendar’s Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Jyeshtha, marking the 485th birth anniversary of the Rajput king.
• Devotees gathered across Mewar, including Kumbhalgarh and other historic sites, to honor Pratap with processions featuring folk dances, music performances and storytelling at his memorials.
• Schools and colleges organized cultural programmes highlighting Maharana Pratap’s valiant stand against Mughal Emperor Akbar at the 1576 Battle of Haldighati.
• Born on May 9, 1540 (Julian calendar) and corresponding to May 19, 1540 (Gregorian), Maharana Pratap died on January 29, 1597, after which he became a lasting symbol of bravery and dedication.
• President Ram Nath Kovind and scholars such as Dr. Rima Hooja and Satish Chandra paid tribute to his unwavering commitment to freedom and the people of Mewar.