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Chithirai
Festival April
- 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
Summer Festival
May-June/ Udhagamandalam, Kodaikanal, Yercaud, Yelagiri Hills. There
are several beautiful Hills Stations in Tamil Nadu. With the Summer
Festivals, The hills are even hospitable to welcome the visitors.
Cultural Programmes, adventure sports, boat races, flower shows
and fruit shows add to the splendour of the festivals.
Mango Festival - Krishnagiri Last
3 Days Of June
Krishnagiri is the venue for the famous mango festival. 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!
Saral Festival- Courtrallam - July
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 - Kanniyakumari
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 - December
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.
Tea and Tourism Festival
A 3-day festival at the Hill Stations. Varieties of tea are on display.
Also available for tasting. Cultural extravaganza, cuisines of the
South and the pleasant climate add more flavour. Yes…. this
attractive 'Get- together' is held on the last week of January.
For the right blend.!
Natyaanjali 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.
April
- Madurai 
Last
3 Days Of June 
Pongal
Festival 
