Ayodhya Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha Ceremony: What is Closed on January 22?

Producer:  Mehak Pal

Ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the new idol of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, check out what is closed on January 22.

Various public sector entities across the country, including banks, insurance companies, financial institutions, and regional rural banks (RRBs), are set to remain closed for half a day on January 22.

Central govt half-day closure The Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT) mandated a half-day closure for central government establishments on January 22.

The order extends to central government offices, institutions, and industrial establishments throughout India and will be in effect until 2:30 pm on January 22. 

The Ministry of Finance confirmed that the same applies to public sector banks, insurance companies, financial institutions, and RRBs.

Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath instructed a statewide holiday in all educational institutions on January 22. He said the liquor shops would also remain shut in the state on the day of the ceremony.

Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that all schools will remain closed on January 22. He also declared a dry day in the state on the occasion.

Rajasthan The Rajasthan government declared a half-day holiday in the state in view of the consecration ceremony of Ram temple.

Chhattisgarh The Chhattisgarh government declared January 22 as a holiday for all state government schools and colleges.

Haryana The Haryana government announced the closure of schools and a dry day on the occasion of the consecration ceremony.

Assam The state of Assam announced a half-holiday for all government offices and educational institutions until 2:30 pm.

Tripura The government of Tripura announced that all state government offices and educational institutions in the state will remain closed until 2:30 pm on January 22.

Goa The Goa government has declared a public holiday for government employees on January 22.

Legal fraternity requested judicial holiday Chairman of the Bar Council of India, Manan Kumar Mishra, has requested Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud to declare a judicial holiday across all courts on January 22