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Telangana declares holiday tomorrow for Ganesh immersion; November holiday cancelled
✍️ News18
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 02:47 PM
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The Telangana government announced a one‑day holiday tomorrow for the Ganesh immersion ceremony, while confirming the cancellation of a previously scheduled November holiday.
The state government of Telangana issued an official notice that tomorrow will be observed as a public holiday to facilitate the immersion of Ganesh idols, a key ritual marking the conclusion of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. All government offices, schools and many private establishments have been instructed to remain closed to allow devotees to participate in the Visarjan processions across the state.
Ganesh immersion, known locally as "Ganesh Visarjan," typically takes place on the eleventh day of the festival and draws large crowds to rivers, lakes and designated immersion points. Authorities have deployed additional police personnel and traffic management teams to ensure safety and smooth movement of devotees.
In a separate update, the administration confirmed that a holiday previously slated for November has been cancelled. No further details on the reason for the cancellation were provided, but the decision has been communicated to all relevant departments.
The dual announcements affect school calendars and work schedules, prompting institutions to adjust academic timetables and employees to plan accordingly. Officials have urged the public to stay informed through official channels for any further changes.
Ganesh immersion, known locally as "Ganesh Visarjan," typically takes place on the eleventh day of the festival and draws large crowds to rivers, lakes and designated immersion points. Authorities have deployed additional police personnel and traffic management teams to ensure safety and smooth movement of devotees.
In a separate update, the administration confirmed that a holiday previously slated for November has been cancelled. No further details on the reason for the cancellation were provided, but the decision has been communicated to all relevant departments.
The dual announcements affect school calendars and work schedules, prompting institutions to adjust academic timetables and employees to plan accordingly. Officials have urged the public to stay informed through official channels for any further changes.