10 Famous Festivals Of Tamil Nadu

Zee Media Bureau
Jul 12, 2023

Pongal/Makar Sankranti

The Tamil festival of Pongal coincides with Makar Sankranti, and celebrates Surya

Karthigai Deepam

Kartika Deepam is a festival of lights that is observed mainly by Hindu Tamils, and also by adherents in the south region.

Thai Pusam

Thaipusam, also known as Thaipoosam, is a Tamil Hindu festival that takes place on the full moon of the Tamil month of Thai.

Tamil New Year (Puthandu)

Puthandu also known as Tamil New Year, is the first day of year on the Tamil calendar.

Navaratri

Dolls of Gods, Goddesses, sages and human figurines are placed on the tiers.

Aadi Perukku

Aadi Perukku is a Tamil Nadu monsoon celebration observed on the 18th day of the Tamil month of Aadi.

Mahamaham Festival

Thousands of Hindu devotees attend the festival in Kumbakonam and take a plunge in the Mahamaham tank.

Chithirai Festival (Madurai)

Chithirai festival, is one of the very colorful and vibrant festivals of Madurai.

Madurai Meenakshi Temple Festival

Natyanjali Dance Festival

Natyanjali is an annual dance festival commemorating Hindu deity Shiva.

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