Thanjavur District Declares March 2 Holiday for Masi Magam Festival

Thanjavur district has declared a local holiday on March 2 to observe the Masi Magam festival, especially celebrated in Kumbakonam at the Mahamagam Tank. Government offices and educational institutions, except essential services, will be closed, with a compensatory working day on March 14. The festival involves processions of idols from Shiva and Vishnu temples and attracts thousands of devotees who participate in rituals believed to cleanse sins and bring blessings.