The building of a fort is a ritual followed during Diwali. It reflects the rich traditional and cultural values of the Maharashtra state. These mud forts give an insight into the history of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the Maratha empire, which was built on the strong foundations of these hill forts. Fort-making activities were a combination of teamwork, creativity, imagination, and learning. #DiwaliFort #MaharashtraTraditions #CulturalValues #MudForts #ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj #MarathaEmpir