The article reports on the upcoming closure of banks in Maharashtra for ten days in September 2024, starting with the Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi. The holiday will also coincide with other major festivals such as Janmashtami, Onam, and Eid-e-Milad. Banks in other states such as Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka will also observe holidays for local festivals. This annual event, where idols of lord Ganesh are worshipped for ten days before being immersed in water, attracts a huge crowd in Maharashtra.
Bank Closures in Maharashtra for Ganesh Chaturthi
The upcoming closure of banks in Maharashtra for ten days in September 2024 is an annual event that coincides with the Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi. The holiday will also coincide with other major festivals such as Janmashtami, Onam, and Eid-e-Milad. Banks in other states such as Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka will also observe holidays for local festivals.
Ganesh Chaturthi is a ten-day festival celebrated in Maharashtra to honor the Hindu deity Ganesha. The festival is marked by the installation of clay idols of Ganesha in homes and temples, which are then worshipped for ten days before being immersed in water.
The closure of banks during this period is a tradition that has been observed for many years. The holiday allows bank employees to celebrate the festival with their families and friends.
Background
The tradition of closing banks during Ganesh Chaturthi dates back to the early 1900s. At that time, the festival was not as widely celebrated as it is today, and many banks remained open. However, as the festival became more popular, banks began to close for the duration of the holiday.
The first bank to close for Ganesh Chaturthi was the Bank of India. In 1917, the bank's management decided to give its employees a holiday on the day of the festival. Other banks soon followed suit, and by the 1930s, it was common for banks to close for the entire duration of the festival.
FAQs
1. Why do banks close for Ganesh Chaturthi?
Banks close for Ganesh Chaturthi to allow their employees to celebrate the festival with their families and friends.
2. How long will banks be closed for?
Banks will be closed for ten days, from September 10th to September 19th, 2024.
3. Will all banks be closed?
All banks in Maharashtra will be closed, as well as some banks in other states such as Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
4. What should I do if I need to bank during the closure?
You can use ATMs or online banking to access your accounts during the closure.
5. What are the other major holidays that banks close for?
Banks also close for other major holidays such as Diwali, Holi, and Christmas.
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