The CPI(M)-ruled state did not declare any holiday for government offices and educational institutions to mark the temple ceremony on January 22. However, Sri Gopalakrishna high school at Kudlu in Kasaragod declared a holiday for its students.
Bhanu Prabha, District Collector and District Magistrate of Diu, issued a notification under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC),order all such establishments to remain shut on Monday when the consecration is due to be held