Festivals

Festivals in Tamil Nadu

              A calendar year for Tamil Nadu is dotted with some really colorful and culturally important festivals. The traditions of olden times are still very much prevalent in Tamil Nadu and can be seen during the festivals that are celebrated in the state. The new tourist puller for Tamil Nadu from Festival group is the dance festival like "Natyanjali Dance Festival". Temple festivals are held in September-October and in the post-harvest months of March-June for ten days. These festivals are not only religious occasions but cultural landmarks as well. They have become a part of the people's life with families, friends and relatives getting together on such occasions. Festivals in Tamil Nadu are celebrated with great pomp and gaiety. Some of the festivels are listed below:

Bakrid
Id-ul-Zuha or Bakrid is one of the most famous celebrated festivals among Muslims of India. The feast of sacrifice, Idul-Adha, in India obvious Idul Azha and popularly known as bakrid.   Read more..!

Christmas:
The celebration of Christmas is a joyful mixture of customs that have developed in many different lands over thousands of years. Integrated into our customs are ancient Roman traditions.   Read more..!

Deepavali:
Diwali is one of the major festival of Hindus, celebrated with great zeal and happiness in India. The festival is celebrated for five continuous days.   Read more..!

Easter:
Easter is the day when Jesus Christ was the resurrection and the Christians offer prayers and services in the Churches. Easter is another famous festival for Christians. On this day Jesus Christ rose from the dead and ascend into heaven.   Read more..!

Karthigai Deepam:
Kaarthigai Deepam is a festival of lights, celebrated in the Tamil calendar month of Kaarthigai November - December. It is celebrated on the full moon day of the Kaarthigai month which coincides with Krithikai star.   Read more..!

Pongal:
India is a land whose primary profession is agriculture. Changes in season thus play a very important role for Indian farmers. Their lifestyles and celebrations are thus exclusively linked to the seasonal landmarks in a year.   Read more..!

Ramzan:
Ramzan is the ninth month according to Islamic Lunar calendar. Ramzan (Ramadan) is derived from the Arabic root word 'ramida' or 'arramad' that means intense sizzling heat and dryness, especially of the ground.   Read more..!