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Festivals in Madurai
The famous festivals held at Madurai, include Teppam festival, the annual Float Festival, wherein the images of Shree Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswara are mounted on floats, and taken to Mariamman Teppakkulam Tank, where for several days they are pulled back and forth across the water in the middle of the tank, on an illuminated raft embellished with flowers, before being taken back to the main temple.
Chithirai festival held during March-April, celebrates the marriage of Shree Meenakshi to Lord Sundereswara. On the occasion, an elaborately decorated chariot bearing the images of the divine couple, is taken around the city. The resounding notes of the nadaswaram and the drums, creates a vibrant ambience. Avanimoola festival is held in late August-early September, when temple cars are drawn around the streets of Madurai.
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Tamil Nadu, the southern most state of India, is known chiefly for its towering temples, magnificent Gopurams, silks and incense. The golden beaches of Tamil Nadu make sun-bathing while sipping coconut water, an unforgettable experience. This state has been the focal point of peace and knowledge since time immemorial.
Destinations in Tamil Nadu
Festivals in Rameswaram
Festivals are celebrated in the Ramanathaswamy temple, in connection with Thai Amavasi (Jan), Masi Sivarathiri (Feb-Mar), Thirukalyanam (July-Aug) and Mahalaya Amavasi (Sept).
Festivals in Trichy
Mohini Alangaram, Vaikunta Ekadasi, Garuda Sevai, Flower Festival and Car Festival, during the last week of December, and first week of January. The Float festival at Teppakulam, during the months of March-April.
Festivals in Thanjavur
The great Mahamaham festival is held at Kumbakonam, every 12 years, last held in 1992. To commemorate the saint Thyagaraja, the Thyagaraja Aradhana Music festival is held every year, in the month of January.
Festivals in Kodaikanal
Chitra Pournima Festival - in the first week of May, Navaratri - in the last week of October, and the Holy Annual festival of RC Church in the fourth week of December.
Festivals in Chennai
Navaratri or Dussehra (Sept/Oct), Diwali (Oct/Nov), Karthika (Nov/Dec) and Pongal (in Jan) are some of the popular festivals in the region.
Festivals in Kanchipuram
The festivals that are celebrated with great pomp and show, are the Brahmothsavam, Garudothsavam and the Chariot festival.
