NEW DELHI: The Andhra Pradesh and Telangana governments have declared a three-day closure for schools in the state in celebration of Maha Shivratri, which falls on Friday, March 8 this year. Although the Mahashivratri festival spans three days annually, the government traditionally designates a holiday for employees and students only on the first day. However, due to the subsequent occurrence of the second Saturday and Sunday, there will be a continuous three-day holiday this year.The education department has formally issued a notification approving three days of holiday for this occasion. Maha Shivaratri 2024 Mahashivratri is one of the most important Hindu festivals. It is celebrated every year on the 14th day of the waning phase of the moon in the…
