Banks and Government Offices to Close on April 17th
Ram Navami 2024 : Banks and Government Offices to Close on April 17th
New Delhi : Ram Navami, a significant Hindu festival, celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu. It falls on the ninth day (Navami) of the Chaitra month in the Hindu lunar calendar, which usually occurs in March or April. Devotees mark the occasion by observing fasts, performing puja (worship), singing bhajans (devotional songs), and reading the Ramayana, the epic that narrates Lord Rama’s life and deeds.
Elaborate celebrations take place in regions like Ayodhya, Lord Rama’s birthplace, where thousands of pilgrims gather for processions and events. Ram Navami symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and upholds the virtues exemplified by Lord Rama, such as righteousness, devotion, and duty.
Adding to the significance of Ram Navami this year, banks across many states will be closed on April 17th. The bank holiday varies by state and is determined by state governments and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). According to RBI’s official website, banks in Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Gangtok, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana), Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Ranchi, and Shimla will remain closed for Ram Navami. This reflects the widespread observance and cultural importance of the festival across the country.
Along with banks, government offices, schools, and colleges will also remain closed on Ram Navami, which falls on April 17th this year. This holiday is observed in various states across the country, reflecting the widespread cultural significance of the festival. Devotees will have the opportunity to observe the day with prayers, rituals, and festivities, while government employees, students, and others will enjoy a day off to participate in the celebrations or spend time with family and friends.
