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Annual Hindu festival
Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsava or Sharadotsava, is a major Hindu festival honouring the goddess Durga and commemorating her victory over Mahishasura. It is one of the biggest festivals among Assamese, Bengali Hindus, Maithils, Bhojpuriyas and Odias and is widely observed in eastern India, Bangladesh and Nepal. In 2021, Durga Puja in Kolkata was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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Hindu festival celebrated to commemorate the victory of good over evil
Vijayadashami, more commonly known as Dasara, or Dassahra, or Dussehra, and also known as Dashāhra or Dashain in Nepali, is a major Hindu festival celebrated every year at the end of Durga Puja and Navaratri. It is observed on the tenth day of the waxing moon in the month of Ashvin, the seventh in the Hindu lunisolar calendar, and falls in the Gregorian calendar months of September and October.
More on Wikipedia ↗School holiday tomorrow: On October 12, 2026, educational institutions across India are expected to function as usual. However, some schools may close due to localized holidays or adverse weather conditions. Parents are encouraged to stay updated through official sources regarding their school
Schools are likely to stay open on Monday, October 12, 2026, in most states. No nationwide holiday has been announced.
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