West Bengal declares public holidays on November 10 -11 for Chhath Puja

Uttarakhand Declares Public Holiday On November 10 For Chhath Puja

Dehradun: Uttarakhand government has declared a public holiday on November 10 on account of Chhath Puja. The mandate was issued after the instructions of the Chief Minister’s order issued by Secretary In-Charge Vinod Kumar Suman.Also Read - LIVE IND vs NAM T20 World Cup 2021 Live Score Today, T20 Live Cricket Match Latest Updates: Ashwin, Jadeja Choke Namibia With Regular Wickets; India on Top in Super 12 Battle

Chhath Puja, the festival dedicated to the Sun god, is celebrated on the sixth day Kartik month of Hindu calendar. Every year, the festival commences with paying oblation to the setting sun and concludes with the rising sun. Also Read - Security Outside Mukesh Ambani's Antilia Tightened After Taxi Driver Inform Mumbai Police About Suspicious Passengers

Earlier, the Delhi government had declared a public holiday on November 10. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority had last week issued an order allowing the celebration of Chhath Puja at designated sites in the city except on the banks of the Yamuna river. Also Read - T20 World Cup: This Indian Team is One of the Great Teams in History, Ravi Shastri Hails Virat Kohli & Co as he Signs Off Against Namibia