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With massive crowds expected at the ‘Skanda Sashti’ celebrations, authorities have declared a local holiday in this district of Tamil Nadu for safety and convenience
In view of the Skanda Sashti and Soorasamharam festivals, the Tiruchendur Temple Administration and the District Administration have made extensive arrangements to ensure the welfare of devotees. In this context, the District Collector has announced a local holiday on October 27. (Local18)
The holiday will apply to government offices, educational institutions, and banks. However, it will not extend to employees engaged in essential services such as healthcare, police, electricity, water supply, fire and rescue, and transport, as clarified by the Collector. (Local18)
Thousands of devotees are expected to visit the Tiruchendur Murugan Temple for the main event of the six-day Skanda Sashti festival — the Soorasamharam. This festival holds great spiritual significance across South Tamil Nadu. (Local18)
Taking into account the anticipated crowd, potential traffic congestion, and the smooth conduct of the festival proceedings, the Thoothukudi District Collector has declared October 27 a local holiday for the Thoothukudi district. (Local18)
Students, in particular, have welcomed the decision, as all schools and colleges will remain closed in view of this major religious celebration, which attracts lakhs of devotees every year. (Local18)
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