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The Indian state of Tamil Nadu has 23 public holidays for staff working in government offices and banks. [1] They are declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act of 1881. [2] [3] Three of them are national holidays: Republic Day, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanthi. [4] State-specific holidays include Pongal, Thiruvalluvar Day, and Tamil New ...
Public Holidays in India also known as Government Holidays colloquially, consist of a variety of cultural, nationalistic, and religious holidays that are legislated in India at the union or state levels. Being a culturally diverse country, there are many festivals celebrated in various regions across the country.
Many Hindus observe Diwali as a day of celebrating the return of Prince Rama of Ayodhya, his wife Sita, and brother Lakshman after 14 years of exile, according to the Hindu American Foundation.
In the lunisolar calendar, Surasamharam falls on the 6th day on the bright half (Shukla Paksha) phase of the Kartika lunar month, just 6 to 7 days after Diwali. Most South Indians celebrate Surasamharam as part of the 6 day fast known as Maha Skanda Sashti, starting from the day after Diwali up through the 6th day.
Deepavali, is celebrated on the new moon day, in the seventh month Aipasi. The month of Aipasi is usually characterised by the North-East Monsoon in Tamil Nadu, which has given birth to a phrase, Aipasi adai maḻai meaning the "Non-stop downpour". Margaḻi falls in winter in Tamil Nadu, and is an auspicious month. The month is considered sacred.
This day is commonly celebrated as Diwali in Tamil Nadu, Goa, and Karnataka. [citation needed] Traditionally, Marathi Hindus and South Indian Hindus receive an oil massage from the elders in the family on the day and then take a ritual bath, all before sunrise. [130] Many visit their favourite Hindu temple. [131]
The tourism wing is responsible for the promotion of tourism and development of tourist related infrastructure in the state. In 1971, Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation was established as a nodal agency responsible for the same. [5] The tag line "Enchanting Tamil Nadu" has been adopted in the tourism promotions by the department.
Diwali 2024 begins on Tuesday, October 29 and concludes on Sunday, November 3. Damon C. Williams is a Philadelphia-based journalist reporting on trending topics across the Mid-Atlantic Region.