The Tamil festival of Pongal coincides with Makar Sankranti, and celebrates Surya
Kartika Deepam is a festival of lights that is observed mainly by Hindu Tamils, and also by adherents in the south region.
Thaipusam, also known as Thaipoosam, is a Tamil Hindu festival that takes place on the full moon of the Tamil month of Thai.
Puthandu also known as Tamil New Year, is the first day of year on the Tamil calendar.
Dolls of Gods, Goddesses, sages and human figurines are placed on the tiers.
Aadi Perukku is a Tamil Nadu monsoon celebration observed on the 18th day of the Tamil month of Aadi.
Thousands of Hindu devotees attend the festival in Kumbakonam and take a plunge in the Mahamaham tank.
Chithirai festival, is one of the very colorful and vibrant festivals of Madurai.
Natyanjali is an annual dance festival commemorating Hindu deity Shiva.