Renowned as the
“Land of Temples”, Tamilnadu celebrates many festivals every year. These can be
categorized as religious and regional festivals. The occasions are a mix of
agrarian and mythological significance. Most of the colourful festivals fall in
September-October as well as post harvest months of March-June.
Some of the most
famous festivals in Tamilnadu include:
Pongal Festival
It is the most
notable festival among the people of Tamil Nadu. It is often known as “Tamilar
Thirunal” or the “Prosperity Day of the Tamils”. It falls in the middle of
January. Pongal festival Tamilnadu enjoys the arrival of fresh harvest.
People come in new clothes and greet each other with smiling faces. This is a
three-day festival that fills the heart of people with lots of enthusiasm and
ecstasy. Children happily beat hand drums and stroll on the roads, shouting
'Bhogi Bhogi'. On this day, old and unwanted things are heaped amidst the road
and a bonfire is made.
Natyanjali Dance
Festival
Dedicated to Lord
Shiva, the Cosmic Dancer, the Natyanjali festival is celebrated every year
during February-March. Tamilnadu Festivals Tours take you on this
interesting event, called Natyanjali Dance Festival. The festival brings an
opportunity for all dancers who perform and pay their tribute to Lord Nataraja.
It opens up on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri in February. The
festivity takes place at the 'Prakara' of the temple. Filled with unwavering
devotion, the dancers impress audience with their evocative abhinaya.
Cape Festival
The Cape festival
forms an important part of the state. Offering wonderful experience to
tourists, the festival enjoys an enthusiastic participation of locals. The
event continues for 3 days and requires people to follow several custom. People
believe that taking a dip in the holy waters is auspicious on the day. The
festival also presents numerous cultural programs, displaying the rich culture
of the area.
Karthigai Deepam
Festival
This is a festival
of lights, celebrated in the Tamil month of Kaarthigai. The festival is
considered as the extension of the Deepavali festival. Counted among the most
colourful celebrations of the state, it is also named as the “Festival of
Lights”. An old occasion in Southern India, it falls on a full moon day. People
lit small lamps, representing the Agni Linga.
Car Festival
Celebrated with
great splendour and enthusiasm, Car Festival in Tamilnadu is a popular event.
Held at the Kaliyaperumal temple, the festival serves as a prominent attraction
of the state. This is a 10 day celebration that beckons people from far and
wide.
Celebrated with all
the gusto and enthusiasm, Festivals in Tamilnadu give many reasons to
enjoy. Pongal Festival is the most popular festival, which is also known
as the harvest festival.
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