The month of Aadi is a very special time in Tamil Nadu. People pray to Goddess Amman all through this month. In Salem district, the Aadi Festival is celebrated in a very big and grand way. Many people from all over Tamil Nadu come to Kottai Mariamman Temple in Salem to pray and give thanks.
This year, the Aadi Festival at Kottai Mariamman Temple will happen on August 6. Because of this big celebration, the government has given a holiday to all schools and colleges in Salem district. Everyone is very happy and excited to join the festival and pray to the Goddess.
Schools Closed in Nilgiris Due to Heavy Rain
While some students are getting holidays for the festival, others are getting holidays because of heavy rain. In Nilgiris district, it has been raining a lot. The weather office gave an orange alert, which means there will be very heavy rain. Because of this, all schools and colleges in Nilgiris will be closed on August 6.
Earlier, there was also a red alert, and schools were already closed today. Now, the holiday has been extended for one more day. The District Collector, Lakshmi Bhavya, said it is important to keep students safe, so schools will stay closed.
Tourist places like the Ooty Botanical Garden and Rose Garden were going to be closed too. But since the rain stopped for a while today, these gardens were opened and people could visit.
There is also a chance that schools in Coimbatore may get a holiday if the rain continues. Many other places like Tiruppur, Salem, Theni, Dindigul, and Tirupattur have also been given warnings for heavy rain. On August 7, 11 more districts may get rain, and their schools might be closed too.
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