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Maharshi Kashyap and Nishadraj Guh Jayanti 2026 महर्षि कश्यप एवं निषादराज गुह जयंती
Birthday of Maharshi Kashyap and Nishadraj Guh
The 2026 date for Maharshi Kashyap and Nishadraj Guh Jayanti will be added soon.
About Maharshi Kashyap and Nishadraj Guh Jayanti
Maharshi Kashyap and Nishadraj Guh Jayanti is a Hindu festival celebrated mainly in Uttar Pradesh.
Frequently asked questions
Is Maharshi Kashyap and Nishadraj Guh Jayanti a bank holiday?
Maharshi Kashyap and Nishadraj Guh Jayanti falls on a Sunday in 2026, when banks are closed anyway.
Where is Maharshi Kashyap and Nishadraj Guh Jayanti a restricted holiday?
Maharshi Kashyap and Nishadraj Guh Jayanti is a restricted (optional) holiday for state government employees in Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in 2026: employees may take it off, but offices stay open.
Is Maharshi Kashyap and Nishadraj Guh Jayanti a central government holiday?
No. Maharshi Kashyap and Nishadraj Guh Jayanti is not a holiday for central government offices in 2026.
Is the stock market closed on Maharshi Kashyap and Nishadraj Guh Jayanti?
No. Maharshi Kashyap and Nishadraj Guh Jayanti is not a trading holiday on NSE and BSE in 2026.
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