Tamil Nadu is one of the states in south India that has been able to preserve its tradition, and you can get a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of this state during its festivals. It is said that a fortnight doesn’t pass in Tamil Nadu without festivities, especially during the celebration of umpteen festivals. Different parts of Tamil Nadu celebrate all the festivals throughout the year with great enthusiasm.

This article helps you get a glimpse into the beautiful and colorful culture and festivals of Tamil Nadu, which you should experience at least once.

Famous Festivals Celebrated in Tamil Nadu:

The vibrant culture and age-old traditions of Tamil Nadu are represented in festivals beautifully. Let us scroll down this article to know more about the festivals and how they are celebrated.

1. Pongal:

Pongal celebrates the agricultural harvest and is one of the most memorable festivals of Tamil Nadu. During this festival, cow, Lord Indra, and the Sun god are worshiped, paying tribute. Decorations with organic material, new clothes, many rituals exclusive to this time of the year, and festive food are the highlights of this festival. Pongal is celebrated for four days in Tamil Nadu, and people of this state celebrate this festival by cherishing their crops, preparing Pongal, and distributing the harvested sugarcane.

• Highlights: Jallikattu is celebrated on the third day of Pongal.
• When: January.
• Where: All over the state.
• Duration of Festival: Four days.

2. Natyanjali:

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The people of Tamil Nadu celebrate the importance of classical dances and music beautifully in a Natyanjali dance festival. This dance festival is the epitome of an offering to the Lord of dance Nataraja. Ananda Tandava is considered the driving force for art and dance, and Lord Nataraja is idolized across the globe. The highlight of this festival is that performers worldwide perform dance forms like Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam, Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Manipuri, Pung Cholam, Odissi, marking their presence.