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January - First day of the Tamil month
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is the harvest festival of Tamilnadu. People extend their
tribute to the Sun, Nature and the cattle wealth for helping
them with a rich harvest and prosperity. The traditional
preparation of 'Pongal' i e boiling rice with jaggery and
milk, takes place at every home. The tourist offfices will
organise celebrations for the benefit of foreign and domestic
tourists. |
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Tourist
Fair
January
- Chennai
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Welcome
to the colourful TTDC Trade Fair at Chennai. The exhibition
introduces you to Tamil Nadu. Its cultural wealth, places
of tourist interest, econemic scenario and much more. |
Dance
Festival
December-February
- Mamallapuram
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Dance festival starts on the 25th of December of every year
and is conducted on all Saturdays, Sundays and Government
holidays, upto February first week. Dancers and musician
of repute from India and abroad thrill the crowds every
year. Folk dances of India are other added attractions. |
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Tea
& Tourism Festival
Last
week of January - Udhagamandalam / Coonoor
A 3-day festival at the Hill Stations. Varieties of tea are
on display. Also available for tasting. Cultural extravaganzas,
Cuisines of the South and the pleasant climate adds more flavour.
For the right blend, join in.
Natyanjali
Festival
February-March
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Chidambaram
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Starts
from the day of Mahashivaratri, for 5 days. Chidambaram
is situated along the coast of the Bay of Bengal, 75 kms
south of Pondicherry. Lord Nataraja, according to the Hindu
mythology is a cosmic dancer. He is called the Lord of dances.
This is an oppurtunity for all dancers, from all India,
to perform and to pay their tribute to Lord Nataraja. |
Chithirai
Festival
April
- Madurai
Venue
is the famous Madurai temple, 500 kms from Chennai. The festival
starts from the Tamil month - Chithirai, and goes on for ten
days . The highlight is the procession of Lord "Kallazhagar"
( Lord Vishnu ) the elder brother of goddess Meenakshi, who
proceeds from his abode - Azhagarmalai 30 kms from Madurai,
to give away his sister in marriage to Lord Sundareshwar. The
celebration is filled with pomp and festivity. The " Kallazhagar
" entering the river Vaigai is indeed a spectacular sight.
Summer
Festival
May-June
- Udhgamandalam, Kodaikkanal, Yercaud, Elagiri Hills
There
are several beautiful Hill Stations in Tamil Nadu. With the
Summer festivals, the hills are even better. Cultural programmes,
adventure sports, boat races, flower shows and fruits shows
add to the splendour.
Mango
Festival
Last
3 days of June - Krishnagiri
Krishnagiri
is the venue for the famous mango festival. Various mangoes
are kept on display. It is also an event for the buyers and
sellers to meet. Come, and you're sure to go mangoes !
Saral
Festival
July
- Courtallam
The
monsoon brings happiness. And waterfalls at Courtallam. The
water falls on rocks and tiny droplets are sprinkled into
the air. Thus, giving a 'fog-like' appearance. The breeze
carries this 'fog' far. The phenomenon is called ' Saral "
in Tamil . The falls are known for its medical value. This
is the only ' spa ' of its kind in the south. Cultural programmes,
competitions, fun and frolic make this festival remarkable.
Cape
Festival
October
- Kanniyakumari
Kanniyakumari
is the Southern tip of the Indian Sub-continent, surrounded
by the Indian Ocean, the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea.
The Hindus consider a bath in this confluence as very sacred.
The Vivekananda Memorial set amidst the sea is a place known
to give mental emancipation. The Cape Festival is marked by
a series of cultural programmes. Lasts for 3 days.
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