Mon Nov 11 12:06:16 UTC 2024: ## Uttarakhand Banks Closed for Igas-Baghwal Festival on November 12th

**[City, State] -** All banks across India will remain closed on Tuesday, November 12th, with the exception of Uttarakhand. In the state of Uttarakhand, banks will be closed in observance of the Igas-Baghwal festival, a traditional celebration held 11 days after Diwali.

This festival, particularly popular in the Garhwal region, commemorates the late arrival of news regarding Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya in the mountainous areas. It is marked by the lighting of lamps in homes and temples, devotional songs, and the traditional game of Bhailo, played with burning torches.

To celebrate this cultural heritage, the Uttarakhand government has declared a public holiday, allowing people to return to their villages and families for festivities.

While banks in Uttarakhand will be closed, customers can still conduct financial transactions through online banking, mobile banking, and ATMs.

**Other Bank Holidays in November:**

* **November 10th (Sunday):** Banks closed nationwide.
* **November 15th (Friday):** Banks closed in Mizoram, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and other states for Guru Nanak Jayanti/Kartik Purnima.
* **November 18th (Monday):** Banks closed in Karnataka for Kanakadasa Jayanti.
* **November 23rd (Saturday):** Banks closed in Meghalaya due to Fourth Saturday and Senkut Snei Festival.
* **November 24th (Sunday):** Banks closed nationwide.

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