The day is marked with various cultural events and ceremonies showcasing the culture and traditions of Maharashtra. The state of Maharashtra was made on the basis of languages after defining boundaries under The State Reorganisation Act 1956. The original state was divided into Maharashtra and Gujarat on the basis of people who spoke Marathi, Konkani, Gujarati and Kutchi. The Sanyukta Maharashtra Samiti led the movement at the forefront and divided Bombay State into two states. The Bombay Reorganisation Act of 1960 which resulted in the two separate states of Maharashtra and Gujarat was enacted by the Parliament of Indian on April 25, 1960.
