Mumbai :- The Maharashtra state government has officially announced a local holiday in Mumbai and Mumbai Suburban District on the occasion of Gopalkala (Dahihandi) and Anant Chaturdashi. The declaration comes in line with a circular issued by the General Administration Department, bearing reference number Sarvasu-1122/P.No.117/29, dated December 12, 2022.
According to the circular, the tradition of declaring a local holiday for Anant Chaturdashi has been in place since September 18, 1996, for government and semi-government offices in Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban District. Additionally, since 2007, a local holiday has been declared for the celebration of Gopalkala (Dahihandi) as well.
In line with this tradition, the Maharashtra government has announced a local holiday for all government and semi-government offices in Mumbai and Mumbai Suburban District for the year 2023. The holiday schedule is as follows:
1. Gopalkala (Dahihandi)
– Date: September 07, 2023
– Indian Solar Date: 16 Bhadrapad Shaka 1945
– Day: Thursday
2. Anant Chaturdashi
– Date: September 28, 2023
– Indian Solar Date: 06 Ashwin Shaka 1945
The circular highlights that this order is applicable exclusively to state government and semi-government offices in Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban District. The decision to declare these local holidays was made in accordance with Government Decision No. P&S. No. P- 13/ ॥/B, dated November 5, 1958.
To ensure transparency and accessibility, the Maharashtra government has digitized the circular and made it available on their official website, www.maharashtra.gov.in. The circular is identified with the code 202212121731198107.
This announcement will bring cheer to residents of Mumbai and Mumbai Suburban District, allowing them to participate wholeheartedly in the vibrant Gopalkala (Dahihandi) and Anant Chaturdashi celebrations, while also acknowledging the cultural significance of these occasions.
