Punjab Govt announces holiday tomorrow, Read to know why

April 28, 2025

In Punjab, tomorrow i.e. 29 April (Tuesday) has been declared a public holiday by the government. The government has taken this decision regarding the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Parshuram ji on 29 April. Tomorrow i.e. on Tuesday, all schools, colleges, government offices, and other commercial units will remain closed. Along with this, programs and langar will also be organized at various places in the city on Tuesday, regarding his birth anniversary.

It is believed that Lord Parshuram is also one of the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu. His birth anniversary is celebrated on the Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month. May 10 is the Tritiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha. Parshuram ji, son of Maharishi Jamadagni and Renuka, was the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

Buying gold on this day is considered very auspicious

This date should be considered Pradosh Vyapini, because the appearance period of Lord Parshuram is Pradosh Kaal. It is also believed about Lord Parshuram that he is one of the eight immortal men who are still present on earth. Let us tell you that Parashuram Jayanti is celebrated with great pomp across the country. Since it is Akshaya Tritiya on this day, unresolved marriages are also solemnized. Buying gold on Akshaya Tritiya is considered extremely auspicious.