School to remain closed in Puducherry and Karaikal on March 7

The schools will remain shut in lieu of the Masi Magam festival 2023. Puducherry government issued an official notice on March 3 announcing the closure of school for March 7.

Puducherry School Shut: The government of Puducherry has declared school holiday in the Puducherry and Karaikal regions for March 7. The schools will remain shut in lieu of the Masi Magam festival 2023. Puducherry government issued an official notice on March 3 announcing the closure of school for March 7. Students and parents are advised to must contact the respective school administration for the latest updates on schools closed. The notice also states that the HSC practicals will be held as per the schedule despite the holiday.

The Masi Magam festival is widely celebrated by the people in Puducherry. Puducherry celebrates ‘Masi Magam’ falls on the full moon day in the Tamil month of Masi (February-March). Devotees gather in the streets to witness the processions in which the deities were taken to the beaches to offer ceremonial ablution.

 

Both government and private schools will remain shut for the day. However, the practical exams being conducted across the schools will held as per the schedule.

The official notification issued by the Puducherry government 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."

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