Guwahati: A local holiday has been declared in the Cachar district on March 8 in honour of Dol Jatra and Holi.
The holiday was declared by Cachar District Commissioner.
The directive states that all government offices, schools, financial institutions, and other establishments will be closed on this day.
The notification by the district office read, “In exercise of powers conferred vide Assam Government Notification No e file No.221561/1 dtd.28/11/2023 the undersigned is pleased to declare a local holiday under N.I Act on 8th March/2023 through-out the District of Cachar in connection with the Dol/Jatra Holi festival. All the state Government offices including Revenue & magisterial Courts, Education Institutions, Financial Institutions will remain closed on that day.”
“The Holiday will not affect emergency services and all duties and services related to various kind of Examination/written test/Interviews etc. ancillary services related thereto,” it added.
One of the important Hindu holidays is called Holi, often known as the Festival of Colors.
Hinduism views the festival as a celebration of the triumph of good over evil as the day honours Lord Vishnu’s victory over Hiranyakashipu in his persona as Narasimha Narayana.
It is also celebrate the eternal love of Radha Krishna.