Rajmata Jijamata, mother of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was born on January 12, 1598, in Sindkhedra, Buldhana district, Maharashtra, to Mahalasabai and Lakhuji Jadhav. Her birth anniversary, Jijamata Jayanti, is celebrated annually on this date, honoring her role as a mentor and inspiration for Swarajya. #जय शि