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Public Holiday: Numerous Indian states are observing a public holiday for Lord Parshuram Jayanti. This falls on April 29, 2025, and marks the birth anniversary of the revered figure Lord Parshuram, who is the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Banks, government offices, and educational institutions, both public and private will remain closed for the day. The dates marking public holiday have significance towards Indian culture.
In which states will there be a holiday?
The Punjab state government has declared a public holiday for Lord Parshuram Jayanti celebrations irrespective of the day of the week so all government and non-government schools, colleges, and universities in the state will get a holiday. Additionally, RBI (Reserve Bank of India) also observes holidays, thus, the banks in the state of Himachal Pradesh will also be closed on this date. Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat, and Rajasthan also have a high probability of declaring a state holiday as it is popularly celebrated in elsewhere the state. Other regions in the county can set their own holidays and hence local government and schools in other states with no holidays marked on this period are free to declare holidays depending on how the administrative and educational institution systems alongside local guidelines dictate.
What is closed during the holiday?
Schools and colleges: All Government and private educational institutions will be closed in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. Other states, particularly those that celebrate the festival with a lot of fervor, might also have school/college vacations around this time. Parents and students are advised to check with their schools for confirmation.
Banks: Bank branches are closed in Himachal Pradesh as noted in the RBI holiday calendar. However, other banking services such as net banking, banking mobile applications, UPI, and even ATMs will still be operational.
Government offices: All Government Offices would be closed in Punjab. In other states, Government Offices may choose to close for the day based on the local administrative decision.
Private offices: The holidays for Private Sector Offices are at the discretion of the organization, however, a good number of them are likely to leave for religious reasons.
Why is it celebrated?
Lord Parshuram Jayanti is celebrated on Akshaya Tritiya which is on the third day of the month of Vaishakh in Hindu calendar. Celebrates the birth of Lord Parshuram who is prayed to for upholding dharma nad is worshipped to merciful heaven. Eager followers perform prayer in temples and arrange spiritual events.
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