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Meenakshi Sundareswarar TempleAadi Mulaikottu FestivalDedicated exclusively to Goddess Meenakshi, featuring sprouting of nine grains (Mulaipari) and grand carnatic musical performances.
Tamil month of Aadi (July–August) 10 Days
Madurai
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Thillai Nataraja Temple, ChidambaramAani ThirumanjanamOne of the two primary 10-day Brahmotsavams at the temple. It features the grand chariot (Rathotsavam) procession on the 9th day and the Maha Abhishekam (holy bath) of Lord Nataraja and Goddess Sivagamasundari at the Rajasabha on the 10th day.
Tamil month of Aani (June - July) 10 Days
Cuddalore
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Meenakshi Sundareswarar TempleAvani Moola ThiruvizhaFocuses on Lord Sundareswarar, reenacting His divine plays (Thiruvilaiyadal), most notably the 'Pittukku Mann Sumandha Leelai'.
Tamil month of Avani (August–September) 10 Days
Madurai
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Sri Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, PillayarpattiVinayagar ChaturthiThe temple's premier annual festival starting on Avani Hastham star with flag hoisting; features Gajamukhasura Samharam, a major Car Festival (Therottam) on the 9th day, and Santhana Kappu (sandal paste alankaram) on the 10th day.
Tamil month of Avani (August–September) 10 Days
Sivaganga
Temple 05
Thillai Nataraja Temple, ChidambaramArudra DarisanamA major 10-day Brahmotsavam celebrating the celestial dance of Nataraja during the star Thiruvathirai. Includes a car festival on the 9th day and the sacred Arudra Darisanam holy bath and procession on the 10th day.
Tamil month of Margazhi (December - January) 10 Days
Cuddalore
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Brihadeeswarar Temple, ThanjavurMargazhi ThiruvathiraiDedicated to Lord Nataraja, celebrated with special Arudra Darisanam pujas and processions.
Tamil month of Margazhi (December–January) 10 Days
Tiruvallur
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Sri Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, PillayarpattiMargazhi ThiruvathiraiObserved with early morning special pujas, sacred chanting, and grand processions dedicated to Lord Nataraja and Lord Vinayagar.
Tamil month of Margazhi (December–January) 10 Days
Sivaganga
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Palani Dhandayuthapani Temple, DindigulPanguni UthiramCelebrates the celestial wedding of Lord Murugan and Valli. Devotees walk from Kodumudi carrying holy water from the Kaveri River (Theertha Kavadi) for the deity's abhishekam.
Tamil month of Panguni (March - April) 10 Days
Dindigul
Temple 09
Meenakshi Sundareswarar TempleNavaratriKnown for elaborate Kolu (doll displays) setup inside the temple and distinct daily alankarams for Goddess Meenakshi.
Tamil month of Purattasi (September–October) 10 Days
Madurai
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Palani Dhandayuthapani Temple, DindigulThaipusamThe grandest annual festival at Palani. Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims walk on foot (Paada Yatra) carrying Kavadis to offer milk and holy items to Lord Dhandayuthapani. Features the grand Car Festival (Therottam) on the main day.
Tamil month of Thai (January - February) 10 Days
Dindigul
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Palani Dhandayuthapani Temple, DindigulVaikasi VisakamCelebrates the birth star (incarnation day) of Lord Murugan. Special abhishekams, floral decorations, and chariot processions are held throughout the festival.
Tamil month of Vaikasi (May - June) 10 Days
Dindigul
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Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, SrirangamChithirai ThiruvizhaMajor annual Brahmotsavam festival featuring the grand Chithirai Ther (Rathotsavam/Car Festival) procession on the 9th day.
Tamil month of Chithirai (April - May) 11 Days
Tiruchirappalli
