 Pongal
January - First day of the Tamil month - ' thai '
Pongal 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.
Tourist Fair
January - Chennai
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
The 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.
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 - Chidambaram
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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