22/08/2011 - Sri Krishna Jayanti/ Janmashtami – RTGS/NEFT is open
Some
states in India, have declared a holiday for Janmashtami. As it is not celebrated on the same day, in
all parts of India, in South India, today it was a holiday i.e 21/08/2011.
Hence,
RTGS/NEFT is open on 22/08/2011. As is the norm, even if the Branches are
closed, the customers will be executing RTGS/NEFT funds via Internet/Mobile Banking.
The
Sri Krishna Jayanti festival is not celebrated on the same day in all parts of
India and this is due to the various regional calendars and the various
calculations in the time of the birth of Krishna.
In
2011, Sri Krishna Jayanti is marked on August 21 in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and is
some parts of Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. In North India, it is
marked on August 22. The Smarta Tradition observes the festival on August 21
and the Vaishnava Tradition on August 22.
It is
observed as Dahi Handi in
In
different states, Janmashtami is celebrated
in their unique style. The common thread joining all the states is the pomp
associated with the celebrations.
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