Schools in Puducherry, Karaikal regions to remain closed on March 7 for Masi Magam festival

NEW DELHI: The Puducherry government has declared school holidays in Puducherry and Karaikal regions on March 7. The decision was made in view of the 'Masi Magam Festival'.

However, the HSC public practical examinations will not be postponed and will be held as per the schedule.

The Puducherry government's official release reads: "It is informed that 07.03.2023 (Tuesday) is declared as holiday for all Schools in Puducherry and Karaikal regions on account of Masi Magam Festival. However, the HSC Public Practical Examinations will be conducted as per the schedule.

Puducherry govt declared a holiday for schools in Puducherry and Karaikal regions on March 7, on the occasion of Masi Magam Festival.

However, the HSC Public Practical Examinations will be conducted as per the schedule. pic.twitter.com/n2pX9ETXMg

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V G Sivakami, Joint Director, Puducherry School Education Department stated that many people break their fast on this day and visit their ancestral temples to offer Pongal and pay respects. In this instance, a local holiday will only be granted to government and private schools in Puducherry and Karaikal on Masi Magamana.