Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today flagged off Bharat Gaurav special tourist train on the occasion of 351st anniversary of Shivaji's coronation.
Fadnavis tweeted that those train will traced the trail of valour. "From the heart of Mumbai at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, flagged off a journey of pride, heritage, and valor — the ‘Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Bharat Gaurav Special Tourist Train,’ commemorating 351 glorious years since Shivrajyabhishek," Fadnavis tweeted.
More than just a journey, the train traces the footsteps of the Maratha king. It begins with the train's first stop at Mangaon where tourists will disembark to visit Raigad, the capital of Shivaji’s Swarajya. Then the train travels to historic sites near Pune including Shivneri, the birthplace of the great warrior, Pratapgad, Lal Mahal, Shivsrushti, and many more places — with spiritual stops at the revered Mahalakshmi Temple in Kolhapur.
Tracing the Trail of Valor: The Bharat Gaurav Train’s Tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj🚩
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) June 9, 2025
From the heart of Mumbai at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, flagged off a journey of pride, heritage, and valor — the ‘Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Bharat Gaurav Special Tourist… https://t.co/9b3tKvzuKD pic.twitter.com/5eMUnf4O75
This inaugural voyage brings together over 700 citizens from across Maharashtra — from Chanda to Banda, Gadchiroli to Gadhinglaj— including 150 women and a vibrant 80 per cent under the age of 40, all united by their devotion to Shivaji’s legacy, Fadnavis said.
Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Adv. Rahul Narwekar, Minister Adv. Ashish Shelar, and other dignitaries, along with enthusiastic travellers, were also present on the occasion.
