India, May 23 -- Odisha Government decided to revise the date of upcoming Sabitri Amabasya, which is a government holiday at offices in the state.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today approved a proposal on revision of Sabitri Amabasya holiday.

As per the revised date, Sabitri Amabasya will be considered as official holiday on May 26 (Monday) instead of May 27 (Tuesday).

As per the government holiday list, Sabitri Amabasya was scheduled on May 27.

However, the government decided to change the holiday date to May 26 after consulting with Puri Mukti Mandap priests and other religious institutions as well as various institutions involved in creating Hindu almanac.

Sabitri Amabasya is a traditional Hindu festival observed by marr...