Tamil Nadu announces school holidays for Diwali celebrations on October 31 and November 1

livemint.com October 30, 2024, 03:01 AM UTC

The Tamil Nadu government has announced school holidays on October 31 and November 1 for Diwali celebrations. Today, October 30, is a half-day holiday for Chhoti Diwali.

Chhoti Diwali, also known as Narak Chaturdashi, marks the beginning of Diwali festivities. Schools in other states, including Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, will also be closed on these dates.

In Ayodhya, special Diwali celebrations will occur at the Ram temple, marking a significant event with eco-friendly lighting. The Uttar Pradesh government plans to illuminate the Saryu River with 2.8 million lamps.


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