Which festival is widely celebrated in tamilnadu

Just like Diwali, Karthigai Deepam is the festival of lights followed in the Tamil Hindu traditions. Houses are cleaned, and lamps are lit in every corner of the house to bring peace and prosperity. The festival is also called Karthikai Deepam interchangeably, depending upon the regions in the state. The festival falls on December 10 this year. Spiritual Significance of Karthigai Deepam The significance of Karthigai Deepam is deep and spiritual. The wick in the lamp is denoted as the ego and the oil used in the lamp as the innate nature of the person. The flame burns the ego, emptying the innate negative nature of the person. The light symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. These lamps are used to bring peace and prosperity to the family's life. Legends of Karthigai Deepam Lord Shiva was very depressed after Sati's death and separated himself from the world by going in deep meditation. During this time, six babies, including Lord Muruga, Kartik, and Subrahmaniya, were born as children of Lord Shiva. Stars of Krittika looked after the six babies. Later on, the force of Sati joined the six babies into one being or great force. Lord Muruga joins the six babies, and Krittika star clusters become seven. God Muruga helped Shiva during his confused state of mind by teaching him the meaning of Om and its prominence. The lamps that are lit in Karthigai Deepam represent the enlightenment of Lord Shiva and his positive protection over the world. People worship Lord Shiva to attain...

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Find divinity nestled in the lights that guide you to this famous festival of Tamilnadu, Karthigai Deepam. Rejoiced in the month of Karttikai (November-December) this festival is linked with the conjunction of moon with pournami and the constellation Karthigai(Pleiades). Festival of lights is what people revere this 3-day celebration as with the first day called Appa Karthigai: second as Vadai Karthigai and third as Thiru Karthigai. Spreading an air of zeal and prosperity, a huge lamp is lit on the last day of this religious festival which is called Maha Deepam. Travellers and Tamil natives devote their time in preaching the name of Lord Shiva and seeking his blessings.One interesting fact about the constellation that is linked to Karthigai Deepam is that it is a cluster of six stars shaped in the form of a pendant from the ear set up in the sky. As per Indian legend, it is said that the six stars are equivalent to the six heavenly nymphs who gave birth in saravana tank to six babies who were united together to sculpt the divine Lord Shiva's incarnation, the six faced Murugan (Lord Shiva's son).Tamil natives and wanderers from across the globe come here to cherish the true bond between a brother and sister and Karthigai Deepam is somehow closely etched to Bhaiya Duj and Rakshabandhan.In these popular festivals, sisters wish for divine happiness and success for their brothers by lighting diyas(clay oil lamps). The whole state twinkles like a galaxy with oil lamps from the t...

Sri Vaikunda Ekadesi is one of the famous local festivals in Chennai commemorated during the month of December. The festival lasts for 20 days during which devotees from all parts throng at the Lord Vishnu temple in the early morning and sing songs in praise of him. Float Festival Float festival is held for 7 days on the pond of Lily - the 1st three days idol is seated on the floating structure made out of drums, wood & ornament with well-lit ups (lights). Next four days, is out-and-out for Sri Narasimha Swamy, Sri Ranganathar and Sri Ramar. Margazhi festival or Chennai Music/ Dance festival: Mid - December to Mid - January Chennai is the paradise for art and music. In order to hail the importance of art and music, chennai celebrates a special festive called Chennai music and dance festival. This is a 5 week long Music season which has been described as one of the world’s largest cultural events. This festival was started by a group of art lovers in the year 1920 and later got approved by the Madras Music academy. Kapaleeshwarar Temple - Panguni Peruvizha Kapaleeswarar temple Panguni peruvizha is grand festival in Chennai which is commemorated for 10 long days. Celebration is held during the month of March - April. Kapaleeswarar temple is one of the oldest and prominent icon of Chennai. People from many parts of Tamilnadu throng here to celebrate the festival Mylapore - Mundagakanni Amman Temple This festival falls during the month of Mid - January to Mid - February, this ...

INTRODUCTION I am very fond of celebrating each and every special occasion of Tamilnadu. The one main thing that i feel proud of being a Tamilian is the culture we cherish. Silk sarees, gold jewelleries, malligai poo (garlands), festivals, kolam (rangoli), south Indian delicacies etc all are something that can take us back to pre-historic era. “It is found and proved that about 3,200 years ago the origins of Tamilians were found suggesting that the Tamil Nadu civilization existed alongside the Indus Valley Civilization” I was born and brought up in mumbai with my family. Although we used to celebrate festivals at home but they weren’t completely like how we do in our native place, reason being a city half the time few things are not available and rest of the time due to certain restrictions implied by city regulatory body we cannot celebrate the way we want to. Then schools and higher studies kept us too busy and unavailable to be there for any occasion except that it falls on sunday. After i got married i experienced a totally different level of exposure to our culture and the way they are celebrated in my husband’s native. So, this article features how certain festivals/occasions are followed in TIRUNELVELI, TAMILNADU. Because, there may be certain differences in the method they choose in different parts of TAMILNADU. ————-x————x————x————x————x———— Varalakshmi is the goddess, who grants boons meaning ‘ Varam’in tamil. It is believed that worshipping the Goddess Varalaksh...

Tamil Nadu, lying in the Southern most part of the Indian peninsula has a rich cultural heritage. It is known for the celebration of umpteen festivals, and it’s said that not a fortnight passes in this state, without some kind of festivities. As it is home to the city of temples, Madurai, religious celebrations are unique in this state. The tourism department of Tamil Nadu too hosts several festivals too attract guests to the state. Decorated temples, flower rangoli and lots of good food, the festivals in Tamil Nadu are something that everybody should experience at least once in a lifetime. Here’s a list of some famous festivals celebrated in Tamil Nadu. Arudra Darshan Festival in Kotagiri The Arudra Darshan festival also known as Thiruvathirai is a festival celebrated annually in Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu to celebrate the cosmic dance of Shiva. Thiruvathirai’s literal meaning is the sacred big wave which, according to beliefs was used by Shiva to create the universe we now know of. This occurred almost 132 trillion years ago. This festival holds a great significance to the people of Tamil Nadu especially to Kotas in the Niligiri district. The festival is celebrated in the Tamil month of Margazhi that falls on December and January. It is celebrated on a full moon night and this night interestingly is also the longest night in a year. History says that the Arudra Darshan festival has been celebrated by people for more than 1500 years now. And because it is done in dedication to ...

Festivals are generally a great celebration either at home or at religious establishments in Tamil Nadu. The festival becomes a cause for Religious, Social and Family Gathering at different places on various occasion to worship, enjoy and have fun. We shall hereunder follow some of the important festivals of the State. The Pongal Holidays of the state start with Bhogi either on the 13th or 14th [ based on Tamil Calendar] of January of every year and the next day is the start of the Tamil month THAI [Jan-Feb], 2nd day is celebrated as PONGAL, 3rd Day as Mattu Pongal and the 4th Day is popularly called by common man as Kaanum Pongal and government celebrates it as Thiruvalluvar Day. Festivals, though marked in individual name it is totally to be called as UZHAVAR THIRUNAL or the FARMERS FESTIVAL. BHOGI This festival basically symbolizes THE THEORY IS TO GET RID OF THE EVIL OR OLD AND WELCOME THE GOOD OR NEW . The people clean their houses, paint them new and get rid of the old and junk by burning them. By burning the old, it is believed that evil or old things destroyed to pave way for the transformation of new things in our life. Awareness is being created by the Government and the Pollution Control Society to celebrate this festival, without deviating from the traditional practices, but to ensure pollution free environment. PONGAL It is also called as the Makara Sankranthi and auspicious first day of the month THAI [makaram] and it is being celebrated as a thanks giving da...

Independent yet together are the heart of Tamils that beat for the little joys they find in the festivals that the state proudly celebrates. It is a land that breathes in the natural aura of culture and tradition, a glimpse of which is seen in the rituals and the heartfelt worship people dwell their souls in. Whether it be the religious festivals, arts or the seasonal and harvest festivals, there is something quirky yet spellbinding about them, not to forget their exotic gopurams that overlook the vibrant festivities. Having its edge over others, Tamilnadu welcomes even the new year in its own authentic style. Believing in the Tamil saying 'Thai piranthal vazhi pirakkum' which means that with the arrival of Thai(January) all the worries will fade away and all that there will be is peace, love, harmony and prosperity. And with the beginning of January, Thai Pongal one of the most popular harvest festival revering the Sun Lord of Tamilnadu takes place. This festival which is celebrated for 4 days is also famous for Jallikattu, a traditional bull taming event. This festival is celebrated on the third day namely Mattu Pongal, where a bull is set free in front of a horde of people who try to get hold of the bull's back for as long as possible. Adding the sweet hues of arts festival in your tour are events like Natyanjali celebrated in Chidambaram, which relishes the dance form bestowed by the Lord Nataraja(Lord Shiva) where travellers across the globe showcase their performance...

7 Famous Festivals of Tamil Nadu • Pongal – The Harvest Festival • Puthandu – Tamil New Year’s Day • Natyanjali Dance Festival – Dedicated to Nataraja • Thaipusam – The Birthday of Lord Subramaniam • Thiruvaiyaru Festival – A Tribute to Thyagaraja • Karthigai Deepam – The Festival of Lights • Mahamaham Festival – A Unique Duodecennial Festival The southern state of Tamil Nadu is renowned for its local festivals which are celebrated with a lot of pomp and pride by the local Tamils inhabiting the state. Most of us are aware that Tamil Nadu is popular for numerous scenic tourist places, local Chettinad cuisine, beaches, and sacred temples but have you ever pondered about the famous festivals of Tamil Nadu and their significance to the millions of Tamils living in the state? Paying a visit to Tamil Nadu during the auspicious local festivals can be truly worth the trip because it can help you learn about the culture and religious traditions of the Tamil people. How many Festivals are there in Tamil Nadu? The pride of the Tamils lies in their Here’s our take on the bucket-list of famous festivals of Tamil Nadu that are worth coinciding with your trip to Tamil Nadu: The Harvest-Festival of Pongal It may come as a surprise to most of us that the country-wide harvest festival of The first day of the festival, known as Bhoghi signifies a new beginning in life. On this day the locals create Bhoghi bonfires to burn useless old household items and other wastes to make way for new thing...