Puducherry: As per the notice issued by the Union territory, all schools in Puducherry and Karaikal towns will remain closed today owing to the Masi Magam festival.
"It is informed that 7.3.2023 (tuesday) is declared as holiday for all schools in Puducherry and Karaikal regions on account of Masi Magam festival." an official notice stated that was released by the Government of Puducherry.
"However, the HSC Public Practical Exams (for Class 11 and 12 students) will be conducted as per the schedule," the notice stated.
As per the tourmyindia.com, Masi Magam is a Tamil festival which is majorly celebrated by Tamilians in Pondicherry. Celebrated during the Tamil month of “Masi”, during the Makam Nakshatra, the festival’s date usually falls around February or March. Usually, Makam Nakshatra coincides with full moon day but that is not always the case.
