Thiruvananthapuram schools, offices shut for Beemapally Uroos festival

Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation has announced a holiday for all schools, colleges, and government offices falling under its jurisdiction on November 11 to facilitate observance of the Beemapally Uroos celebration, a significant religious festival in the region.

The closure directive applies exclusively to institutions and offices located within the TMC administrative boundaries. Private institutions and offices outside the municipal corporation limits may operate normally, though many are expected to follow the holiday as a matter of convention.

Beemapally Uroos is an important annual festival with deep cultural and religious significance for communities in Thiruvananthapuram. The holiday accommodation is intended to allow residents and devotees to participate in the festivities without disruption to essential services.

Students and staff are advised to note the closure date. Educational institutions will resume regular operations on November 12. Residents requiring essential government services during the closure period are directed to contact respective offices for alternative arrangements.