In some districts of Tamil Nadu, schools and offices will be closed in the last week of July. Here schools and offices will be closed due to festivals and historical importance. These holidays will be today, Wednesday 23 July, Thursday 24 July and Monday 28 July.
Tamil Nadu school holidays: In some districts of Tamil Nadu, schools and offices will be closed in the last week of July. Here schools and offices will be closed due to festivals and historical importance. These holidays will be today, Wednesday 23 July, Thursday 24 July and Monday 28 July.
Schools will be closed on 23 July
On the occasion of Rajendra Chola’s birth anniversary on 23 July, schools in Ariyalur district will remain closed. Emperor Rajendra Chola is considered one of the greatest rulers of South India. During his reign, the Chola Empire increased its power in South-East Asia. He won many areas like Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore. 6 areas were conquered.
On July 24, schools will remain closed in Kanyakumari district due to Aadi Amavasya. This day is celebrated in Hinduism to pay tribute to ancestors. On this day, people perform special pujas and tarpana, which maintains happiness and peace in the family.
On July 28, schools will remain closed in Chengalpattu district due to Aadi Pooram festival. This day is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Goddess Andal. Special pujas are performed in temples and homes, and people pray to the goddess for prosperity. However, to ensure that studies and government work are not hampered due to the holidays, all related schools and government offices will remain open on Saturday, July 26 and Saturday, August 9.
