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BrahmotsavamThe primary annual festival of a temple, usually spanning 10 to 12 days, featuring daily processions of the deity on different Vahanams (mounts) and concluding with a grand chariot pull.
The house Festivals.
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Festival 02
Theppotsavam (Float Festival)A spectacular temple festival where deities are placed on beautifully illuminated and decorated wooden floats, and taken in procession around the temple tank. The specific month of celebration varies by temple.
Festival 03
AnnabhishekamCelebrated on the full moon day of the Aippasi month (Oct–Nov), where the massive main Lingam is covered entirely with cooked rice, fruits, and vegetables, which is later distributed as prasadam.
Festival 04
VijayadasamiThe victorious tenth day following Navaratri, marking the triumph of good over evil. In temples, it is celebrated with special poojas for new beginnings, education, and the Vidyarambham ceremony.
Festival 05
NavaratriA nine-night festival honoring the Divine Mother in her various forms (Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati), celebrated with special alankarams (decorations), classical music, and traditional Golu displays.
Festival 06
Vinayagar ChaturthiThe celebration of Lord Ganesha's descent to earth, observed with elaborate poojas at Pillayar temples and the installation of clay idols across communities.
Festival 07
Krishna JayanthiThe celebration of Lord Krishna's birth (Gokulashtami), observed with special decorations, butter offerings, and festivities at Vaishnavite temples.
Festival 08
Aadi PooramA prominent festival in the month of Aadi marking the birth star of Goddess Andal, and celebrated in Amman temples with the offering of glass bangles (Valaikappu).
Festival 09
Aadi PerukkuA cultural and spiritual festival celebrated on the 18th day of the Tamil month Aadi to honor the life-sustaining properties of water. Special poojas are performed near rivers, lakes, and temple tanks.
Festival 10
Aani ThirumanjanamThe sacred abhishekam (bathing ritual) of Lord Nataraja performed during the Tamil month of Aani, particularly grand at the Chidambaram Natarajar Temple.
Festival 11
Vaikasi VisakamA festival celebrating the birth star (Visakam) of Lord Murugan during the month of Vaikasi, observed with special abhishekam and processions in Murugan shrines.
Festival 12
Chitra PournamiThe full moon day in the month of Chithirai, associated with Lord Chitragupta and celebrated with special poojas, river baths, and massive gatherings at specific temples.
