Ram Mandir will be inaugurated on January 22. Get updates on the closure of schools and colleges in various states

The much-anticipated Ram Lalla ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony in Ayodhya Ram Mandir is set to take place on January 22, 2024. In light of this grand occasion, several state governments across India have declared public holidays and ordered the closure of both private and government schools. The decision is aimed at allowing people to participate in the festivities surrounding the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Assam: Embracing the Festivities

In Assam, the government has declared a half-holiday for all government offices and educational institutions until 2:30 pm on January 22. This move is in alignment with the auspicious occasion of Shri Ram Lala Pran Pratishtha.

Chhattisgarh: Uniting in Celebration

Chhattisgarh has taken a similar stance, announcing the closure of all state government and private schools and colleges on January 22. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed the decision through a social media post, emphasizing the significance of the day for the consecration of Prabhu Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Delhi: Half-Day Pause for Government Offices

The Delhi government has announced a half-day work schedule for government offices on January 22, acknowledging the importance of allowing employees to participate in the festivities.

Haryana: A Half-Day Respite for All

Haryana has joined in, declaring a half-day leave (till 2:30 pm) on Monday for all employees across departments, boards, corporations, schools, colleges, universities, and other establishments in the state.

Madhya Pradesh: Observing the Occasion

In Madhya Pradesh, government schools will observe a holiday on January 22. The state government, recognizing the significance of Lord Shri Ramlala Pran Pratishtha, has officially declared the day off for all schools in the state.

Maharashtra: Public Holiday Declaration

Maharashtra has declared a public holiday on January 22 in honor of the Ram Temple inauguration in Ayodhya. Consequently, the University of Mumbai has postponed the winter 2023 exams, with revised dates to be announced later.

Odisha: An Afternoon Break

Odisha government establishments have been ordered to remain closed for half a day until 2:30 pm on Monday, aligning with the festive spirit of the occasion.

Rajasthan: Educational Pause

In Rajasthan, both schools and colleges will remain closed until 2:30 pm on January 22, allowing students and educators to participate in the celebrations surrounding Ram Lalla’s ‘Pran Pratishtha.’

Tripura: Joining the Celebration

Tripura has also declared a half-holiday on January 22, allowing the community to join in the celebration of Ram Lalla’s ‘Pran Pratistha.’

Uttar Pradesh: A Statewide Pause

Uttar Pradesh is not left behind, as government, aided, and private schools and colleges across the state will observe a holiday on January 22, enabling everyone to be part of this historic event.

In conclusion, the nationwide recognition of the importance of the Ram Lalla ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony is evident through the widespread declaration of holidays. This collective effort allows individuals from various states to actively participate in and cherish the festivities surrounding the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.