Rajasthan Observes Maharshi Parashuram Jayanti as a Notified State Holiday on April 19, 2026; CM Bhajanlal Sharma Greets the Brahmin Community and Reiterates Government Patronage of Parashuram Cultural Heritage

Rajasthan observed Maharshi Parashuram Jayanti on April 19, 2026 as a notified state holiday under the Rajasthan Government Calendar 2026; the day, which also coincided with Akshaya Tritiya, saw closure of state government offices and many banks across the state. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma extended greetings to the Brahmin community and to all citizens, describing Bhagwan Parashuram — the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu — as a symbol of valour, scriptural learning and the duty to stand against injustice. The state government re-affirmed its commitment to the protection and promotion of Parashuram-related cultural heritage in Rajasthan, including the development of Parashuram-related religious sites, scholarships under the Maharshi Parashuram Sanskrit Pratibha Award scheme, and continued patronage of the Shri Parashuram Gyanpeeth in Jaipur. Statewide cultural events included shobha yatras in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota, Ajmer and Bikaner, recitation of the Parashurama Stotra at major temples, and sammans for Vedic scholars and social workers from the Brahmin community. The day also formally launched several jal-vitran (water-distribution) and tree-plantation drives across the state under the Mukhyamantri Jal Swavalamban Abhiyan, leveraging the auspicious sentiments of Akshaya Tritiya for community participation.