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Chithirai Festival (Madurai)
The Chithirai Festival is held in the famous Madurai temple, 500 kms. from
Chennai. Starts from the Tamil month Chithirai, and ends on the tenth day. The
highlight is the procession of Lord Kallagar (Lord Vishnu), the elder brother of
Goddess Meenakshi, who proceeds from his abode Alagarmalai, 30 kms. from Madurai,
to give away his sister in marriage to Lord Sundareswar. The celebration is
filled with pomp and festivity. The Kallagar entering the river Vaigai is indeed
a spectacular soul-ful sight
Mango Festival (Krishnagiri)
Krishnagiri is the venue for the famous mango festival held in last 3 days of
june Mangoes of different varieties are kept on display. It is also an event for
the buyers and sellers to meet. You are welcome to taste and enjoy the succulent
sweety Mangoes of Selam!
Sarai Festival (Courtrallam)
The monsoon brings happiness. And waterfalls at Courtrallam, the Spa of India
receives an influx of visitors, tourists and excursionists. 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 waters are known for medicinal value. Cultural Programmes,
Competitions, fun and frolic make this festival remarkable. Held in July.
Cape Festival (Kanyakumari)
Kanyakumari is the southern tip of the 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 peace and poise. The Cape Festival held in October is
marked by a series of cultural programmes. Lasts for 3 days.
Dance Festival (Mamallapuram)
The Dance Festival starts on the 25th of December every year and conducted on
all Saturdays. Sundays and Government holidays, upto February first week.
Dancers and musicians of repute from India and abroad thrill the crowds every
year. Folk dances of India are other added attractions.
Pongal Festival
Pongal is the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu. 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 offices will organise
celebrations for the benefit of foreign and domestic tourists. This thanks-
giving festival is celebrated on the first day of the Tamil Month Thai (Middle
Of January).
Tourist Fair (Chennai)
Welcome to the colourful Trade and Industrial Fair at Chenai organised by the
Tamilnadu Tourism Development Corporation. The exhibition introduces you to
Tamil Nadu. It's cultural wealth, places of tourist interest, economic scenario
and much more are presented to you in myriad forms and colours.
Natyanjali Festival (Chidambaram)
Starts from the day of Mahashivarathri for 5 days. Chidambaram is situated along
the coast of the Bay of Bengal, 75 kms. south of Pondicherry. Lord Nataraja,
according to Hindu mythology is a cosmic dancer. He is called the Lord of
Dances. This is an opportunity for all dancers, from all over India, to perform
and to pay their tribute to Lord Nataraja. The 'Tribute By Dance' to the Dancing
Lord is held some time in February - March.
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