Tamil Nadu’s sacred Customs & Festivals

Classical dance festivals, Carnatic music concerts, and sacred temple rituals

Festivities

of Tamil Nadu

Festivities

of Tamil Nadu

Festivals in Tamil Nadu put customs, rituals, and artistic displays on center stage while promoting a sense of community among its people. 

Celebrations such as Pongal, the harvest festival, involve cooking special dishes and decorating homes with colorful kolams. Deepavali, the festival of lights, features elaborate fireworks and festive lamps. Temples come alive during processions for festivals like Thaipusam and Navaratri, with traditional music and dance. These festivals reflect Tamil Nadu’s cultural diversity and communal spirit, blending rituals with lively celebrations while inviting visitors to participate in them.

The Margazhi festival of Chennai, in December - a cultural feast of classical music, dance performances, art exhibitions, and devotional celebrations
A special pooja and chanting session in Sri Ramana Ashram in Tiruvannamalai
The Natyanjali Dance Festival at Chidambaram in February
A traditional Tamil celebration of Navaratri in autumn, including temple rituals, traditional dances, devotional music, elaborate gollu decorations, and sumptuous feasts

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