Tamil Nadu, the land of rich culture and
heritage has innumerable temples and temples and festivals are incomplete
without each other. Festivals are a part of life for the people of Tamil
Nadu. These festivals are occasions when people meet and ensure social joy.
According to the Hindu calendar a year is divided into two periods of six
months each, Uttarayanam and Dakshinayanam. The former period is chosen for
festivities whereas the latter is generally avoided for them. Some of the
important festivals that are celebrated in Tamil Nadu are Bhogi, Pongal,
Maatu Pongal, Thai Poosam, Panguni Uttiram, Ugadi, Chitra Pournami, Onam,
Vijaya Dasami, Deepavali, Kandar Sasthi, Karthikai Deepam, etc.
