Udupi, Dakshina Kannada Districts to Observe Public Holiday on August 17

The Udupi and Dakshina Kannada district administrations have declared a public holiday on August 17 to allow devotees to participate in the Nagara Panchami festivities. Nagara Panchami is an important Hindu festival celebrated to commemorate the worship of Lord Murugan, a revered deity in the Hindu pantheon.

The holiday will provide an opportunity for devotees to participate in the festivities and pay their respects to Lord Murugan. The district administrations have made this decision to ensure that devotees can participate in the festivities without any hindrance or disruption to their daily routine.

Source: Google News – Udupi.