Several people are feared dead and many more injured as tens of thousands of Hindus rushed to take a holy bath in the river ...

regional holidays, and unique state-specific events. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announces these holidays in consultation with state governments. Depending on their cultural significance ...

From sacred rituals honouring ancient beliefs to exuberant displays of unity and joy, January offers a glimpse into India's diverse and dynamic cultural landscape. These festivals go beyond just ...

Regional and Religious Holidays: Punjab is also home to various religious festivals and cultural events, which impact banking operations. Baisakhi (April 14) marks the harvest festival and the ...

The closures of banks vary depending on the state or region, as these festivals are celebrated differently across India. According to the Reserve Bank of India's annual holiday calendar ...

PRAYAGRAJ, India — At least 30 people ... are relatively common around Indian religious festivals, where large crowds gather in small areas. In July at least 116 people died, most of them ...

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Wednesday was a sacred day during the six-week festival ... In July at least 116 people died, most of them women and children, when thousands at a religious gathering in northern India stampeded ...

Here's a closer look at the festival ... in what was one of India's deadliest stampedes, with at least 300 people dead and more than 1,000 injured. More recently, in July 2024, 121 people ...

Apart from these, banks also remain closed for state-specific festivals and other important observances. These holidays are fixed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). To make sure that you don't ...

A lot of us fell down and the crowd went uncontrolled,” the Press Trust of India news agency ... Indian religious festivals, where large crowds gather in small areas. In July at least 116 ...