22/08/2011 - Sri Krishna Jayanti/ Janmashtami – RTGS/NEFT is open

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 Maharashtra, the formation of the huge human pyramids to break the pot hung high up. 

In different states, Janmashtami is celebrated in their unique style. The common thread joining all the states is the pomp associated with the celebrations.