India, April 29 -- Banks in some states will remain closed for the next three days. This is on the account of Bhagvan Shri Parshuram Jayanti, Basava Jayanti, Akshaya Tritya, Maharashtra Day and Labour Day. Bank holidays will not be consistent across all states, and customers can check the official website to see the status of banks in their state.

On the occasion of Bhagvan Shri Parshuram Jayanti, banks in Shimla will remain closed, meanwhile, banks in other cities and states will remain open.Also read: Banks to remain closed for three days from April 29 to May 1: Here's a list of holidays

Believed to be the sixth incarnation of Vishnu, Lord Parshuram is often depicted wielding an axe, from which he derives his name. He was born during ...