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In an update to the state's public holiday calendar, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Friday, approved the rescheduling of the Sabitri Amavasya holiday from May 27 to May 26, 2025.

A press release from the CMO stated that the decision was taken after consultations with religious authorities and temple committees, including the Mukti Mandap of Puri.

Originally, the state government had declared May 27 as a public holiday for Sabitri Amavasya. However, recent discussions with traditional religious institutions and almanac experts revealed that the auspicious day will actually be observed on May 26, not May 27 as previou...