As a mark of respect for the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, restaurateurs in Uttar Pradesh will refrain from serving non-vegetarian food on Monday. States like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Haryana have also prohibited the sale of liquor ahead of the ceremony.
All government establishments, including offices, schools and colleges, in Noida and Greater Noida will observe a public holiday on Monday, according to an official order.
The holiday has been announced on account of the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January
Increasing Covid cases in the country are unlikely to dampen large-scale New Year s Eve festivities, as there are currently no restrictions on crowd size, according to hoteliers and restaurateurs. Plans for celebrations and parties are proceeding as usual, with no numerical limits mentioned.