Festival 13
Chithirai ThiruvizhaA grand annual festival celebrated in the Tamil month of Chithirai. While most famously associated with Madurai's celestial wedding and Kallazhagar's river entry, it marks major temple celebrations and processions across the state.
Festival 14
Rama NavamiThe celebration marking the birth of Lord Rama. Vishnu and Perumal temples observe this day with special poojas, recitals of the Ramayana, and processions.
Festival 15
Panguni UthiramA highly auspicious festival observed on the day the Uthiram star coincides with the full moon in Panguni. It is celebrated across Shaivite, Vaishnavite, and Murugan traditions with special poojas and processions.
Festival 16
Maha ShivaratriThe great night of Lord Shiva, observed with night-long vigils, continuous chanting, and special four-kala poojas across all Sivan temples.
Festival 17
Masi MagamA holy day in the month of Masi when temple deities are taken in procession to sea beaches, rivers, or sacred tanks for a ceremonial bath (Theerthavari).
Festival 18
ThaipusamA sacred Tamil festival observed during the full moon in the month of Thai, dedicated to Lord Murugan. Devotees undertake vows, carry Kavadis, and offer prayers for grace and protection.
Festival 19
Thai PongalThe major Tamil harvest festival. Temples celebrate with special thanks-giving poojas, offering freshly harvested rice cooked as sweet Pongal to the deities.
Festival 20
Vaikunta EkadasiA sacred day for Vaishnavites when the Paramapada Vasal (Gateway to Heaven) opens at Vishnu temples, drawing thousands of devotees for early morning darshan.
Festival 21
Arudra DarisanamCelebrated in the Tamil month of Margazhi (Dec–Jan) coinciding with the Thiruvathirai star. It features grand abhishekam and special prayers dedicated to Lord Nataraja (the cosmic dancing form of Shiva).
Festival 22
PournamiThe full moon day, a highly auspicious time for special temple poojas, Girivalam (circumambulation of sacred hills), and Goddess worship.
Festival 23
Karthigai DeepamThe festival of lights celebrated during the month of Karthigai. It features the lighting of rows of earthen lamps in temples and the grand Mahadeepam atop Annamalai Hill in Tiruvannamalai.
Festival 24
Kanda SashtiA six-day observance dedicated to Lord Murugan, involving fasting and prayers. It culminates on the final day with Soorasamharam, the symbolic victory of Murugan over the demon Soorapadman.
