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Festivals in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is traditionally and culturally rich state of India. And this fact can very well be witnessed in the celebrations of festivals in Tamil Nadu. There are various types of festivals in Tamil Nadu. However the common feature of these festivals is that they are celebrated with same fervor and excitement.

The festivals in Tamil Nadu can be defined in different categories. Some festivals in Tamil Nadu are celebrated with the ultimate motive of having fun. These festivals are basically observed to express the joy of life. There are some other festivals which are celebrated because of the myths and legends associated with them. These myths and legends are considered to be very sacred and it is owing to this reason that certain festivals are observed with much gaiety and devotion. Similarly there are some temple festivals also which aim at instilling high values and ethics into the minds of the people.

Whatever be the categories of festivals in Tamil Nadu, it can be said in general that each and every festival has some or the other religious connotation. And the beauty of these festivals lies in the way they are celebrated. Revered rituals, music, dance, colorful bright costumes, jewelry and ceremonies absolutely make Tamil Nadu Festivals must witness events.

Most of the festivals in Tamil Nadu are celebrated in the first period of the year known as Uttarayanam which spans over mid January to mid July. In this period days are supposed to be longer than nights.

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