The Chithirai Festival is one of the most important and grandly celebrated festivals in Tamil Nadu, observed during the Tamil month of Chithirai (April–May). It marks the Tamil New Year (Puthandu) and is dedicated to divine celebrations in major temples.
The festival is famous for temple car (Ther) processions, special poojas, abhishekams, and cultural events. Devotees gather in large numbers to witness the richly decorated deities taken in procession through the streets. Homes and temples are adorned with kolams, mango leaves, and flowers, symbolizing prosperity and new beginnings.
The Chithirai Festival represents renewal, devotion, and cultural unity, bringing families and communities together in joyous celebration.
