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📍 Local Holiday Declared for Nellaiappar Temple Therottam Festival – July 8, 2025

The Tirunelveli District Administration has officially declared July 8, 2025 (Tuesday) as a local holiday in view of the Aani Therottam Festival of the sacred Arulmigu Nellaiappar Gandhimathi Amman Temple, one of South Tamil Nadu’s most prominent Shiva temples.

Located in the heart of Tirunelveli city, the Nellaiappar Temple is famous for its grand Aani Thiruvizha, a 10-day annual festival celebrated with spiritual fervor and massive public participation. This year's festivities began with the ceremonial flag hoisting on June 30, 2025, marking the start of the festival. The most awaited highlight, Therottam (Car Festival), will take place on July 8, 2025.

This traditional chariot procession is considered the third-largest temple car festival in Tamil Nadu, drawing lakhs of devotees every year from across the region.

⚠️ Important Instructions on Holiday

According to the official release from District Collector Mr. Sukumar:

• The local holiday applies to all government offices, schools, colleges, and state-run institutions in Tirunelveli district.

• ❗ Banks are excluded from this local holiday since it is not declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

• 🏫 Board exams and related services will proceed without any changes.

• 🏢 Government treasuries and sub-treasuries will operate with minimal staff to handle urgent tasks such as Government Securities.

To compensate for this local holiday, Saturday, July 19, 2025, will be observed as a working day for all affected offices and institutions.

🛕 Cultural Significance

The Nellaiappar-Gandhimathi Temple holds a revered place among Tamil Nadu’s ancient temples. The Aani Utsavam is not just a spiritual event, but a celebration of community, tradition, and heritage. The Therottam represents unity and devotion, as thousands gather to pull the temple car and seek divine blessings.