Temple 01
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, SrirangamJestabhishekamAnnual holy bathing ritual (Abhishekam) of the moolavar and utsavar deities, during which golden armors (Kavacham) are weighed, cleaned, and re-adorned.
Tamil month of Aani (June - July) 01 Days
Tiruchirappalli
Temple 02
Brihadeeswarar Temple, ThanjavurAippasi AnnabishekamGrand anointment of the massive Shivalingam with hundreds of kilograms of cooked rice, vegetables, and fruits.
Tamil month of Aippasi (October–November) on Pournami (Full Moon day) 01 Days
Tiruvallur
Temple 03
Sri Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, PillayarpattiChithirai Vishu (Tamil New Year)Special abhishekam, grand decorative alankaram, and continuous pujas mark the start of the Tamil New Year.
Tamil month of Chithirai (Mid-April) 01 Days
Sivaganga
Temple 04
Thillai Nataraja Temple, ChidambaramMaha ShivaratriObserved with special four-kala pujas through the night, sacred chanting, and intense devotional rituals dedicated to Shiva.
Tamil month of Maasi (February - March) 01 Days
Cuddalore
Temple 05
Brihadeeswarar Temple, ThanjavurRaja Raja Chola Sathaya VizhaAnnual celebration commemorating the birth star anniversary of Emperor Raja Raja Chola I, the builder of the temple.
Tamil month of Aippasi (October–November) under the Sathayam star 02 Days
Tiruvallur
Temple 06
Palani Dhandayuthapani Temple, DindigulKarthigai DeepamA major festival where a huge beacon lamp (Deepam) is lit atop the sacred hill and special oil lamps illuminate the entire hill temple complex.
Tamil month of Karthigai (November - December) 03 Days
Dindigul
Temple 07
Thillai Nataraja Temple, ChidambaramNatyanjali Dance FestivalA world-renowned annual classical dance festival where dancers from across India offer their performances to Lord Nataraja, the cosmic dancer, starting on the night of Maha Shivaratri.
February - March (Starts on Maha Shivaratri) 05 Days
Cuddalore
Temple 08
Brihadeeswarar Temple, ThanjavurMaha ShivaratriCelebrated with night-long special abhishekams and the renowned Brahan Natyanjali festival where classical dancers perform as an offering to Lord Nataraja.
Tamil month of Maasi (February–March) 05 Days
Tiruvallur
Temple 09
Palani Dhandayuthapani Temple, DindigulKanda SashtiCommemorates the victory of Lord Murugan over demon Surapadman. Features the dramatic enactment of Soorasamharam at the foothill on the 6th day, followed by Thirukalyanam (divine marriage) on the 7th day.
Tamil month of Aippasi (October - November) 07 Days
Dindigul
Temple 10
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, SrirangamOonjal Sevai (Unjal Thiruvizha)Swing festival conducted at the Oonjal Mandapam where Lord Ranganatha and Goddess Ranganayaki enjoy swing processions amidst divine music.
Tamil month of Aippasi (October - November) 09 Days
Tiruchirappalli
Temple 11
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, SrirangamPavitrotsavamPurification festival where sanctified holy threads (Pavitram) made of silk and cotton are offered to the sanctum and all deities to expiate omissions in daily rituals.
Tamil month of Avani (August - September) 09 Days
Tiruchirappalli
Temple 12
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, SrirangamVasanthotsavamSpring festival celebrated at the Vasantha Mandapam surrounded by a water trench, featuring unique evening processions of Lord Ranganatha.
Tamil month of Vaikasi (May - June) 09 Days
Tiruchirappalli
