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 and praise the divine deity. Followed by Music and dance festival of Chennai which also applauds the classical form of dance and music. Talking about the religious events perfect for spiritual tourism, Karthigai Deepam celebrated in Kartik months and Deepavali the festival that welcomes positivity in autumn are loved as the festival of lights followed by Chithirai which tops the festivals list for its one-month long celebration and hence is counted among the longest festivals across the globe. Where on one hand, just a dip in the holy waters of Kumbakonam tank can help one wash off their sins in Mahamaham festival taking place every 12 years, on the other Saraswati Puja is the day when Goddess Saraswati along with all the sources of education and tool are worshipped followed by the 10 days festival falling in the month of august or september devoted to Lord Ganesha, the divine deity of New Beginnings. All of this just to give travellers a holistic experience of celebrating festivals in Tamilnadu.
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