- By Sarju Saran Tiwari
- Mon, 03 Nov 2025 06:49 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
School Holiday In Uttar Pradesh: After weeks of continuous holidays, schools in most parts of the country reopened for regular classes today. While schools remained closed in many states due to local festivals, Cyclone Montha forced the closure of schools in parts of South India, especially Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, and Odisha also declared a holiday due to a cyclone alert. Meanwhile, a district in Uttar Pradesh has declared school holidays from November 3 to 6 for the Kartik Purnima Ganga Snan Mela.
Anupshahr Schools Closed for Kartik Purnima Mela:
Anupshahr in Bulandshahr district is hosting the grand, traditional Lakkhi Kartik Purnima Ganga Snan Mela, an annual event celebrated with great fervor. Due to this, School holidays have been declared in Anupshahr from November 3 to 6. The order regarding the school holidays has been issued by the Education Officer, Bulandshahr.
According to the order, schools are closed due to the large influx of devotees and tourists participating in the Mela. This will be convenient for students, teachers, and parents, as the fair is expected to witness heavy crowds and traffic disruptions. This order applies only to government and private schools in the Anupshahr area. Other schools, colleges, and educational institutions in the district will remain open.
Significance of Bulandshahr’s Kartik Purnima Fair:
Bulandshahr, Anupshahr’s Kartik Purnima Fair in which the devotees will indulge in historic Ganga Snan Mela. This mela is known for its religious importance and for promoting social harmony.
Every year, thousands of devotees and tourists take part in it. The fair also helps local traders and shopkeepers earn a good income. The traditional Lakhmi Kartik Purnima Ganga Snan Mela has already started in Anupshahr, Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh.
Stay Updated via Official School WhatsApp Groups:
For the latest updates about school holidays, it is recommended that parents follow the official school/class WhatsApp group. Schools will be updating and providing real-time information, announcements, and notifications. Also, parents need to ensure that they have joined the respective WhatsApp group in advance for authentic holiday information.
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During rains and storms, most holidays will be announced late at night, and the schools will share the notification through the WhatsApp group. It is a convenient way to stay informed about important news, schedules, or alerts.
