List of Hindu Festivals

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Hindu Festival dates in Tamil Calendar

Hindu Festival dates list in Tamil Calendar | Hindu Festival dates Calendar

India is Known for its integrity among various religion and communities, Hindu Religion has numerous festivals and functions in calendar. Here we have listed down the important Hindu festivals in Tamil daily calendar.

Hindu Festivals - Aarudra Darshanam

Aarudra Darshanam is a sacred festival that celebrates the divine cosmic dance of Lord Shiva, known as Ananda Tandava. It takes place on the full moon night of the Margazhi month (December–January), considered auspicious in Tamil tradition. The festival is especially prominent in Chidambaram, where the Nataraja temple draws thousands of devotees. Devotees perform elaborate prayers, chant hymns, and participate in special rituals to honor Lord Shiva's dance of creation and destruction. The night is marked by spiritual gatherings, offering a deep sense of devotion and connection with the divine. Aarudra Darshanam signifies the triumph of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.

Hindu Festivals - Pongal Festival / Mahara Sankranthi

Pongal, also known as Maha Sankranti in some regions, is a vibrant harvest festival celebrated primarily in Tamil Nadu and other parts of India. It marks the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn, signifying the end of winter and the beginning of the harvest season. The festival spans four days, with each day having its own significance, including honoring the sun, cattle, and the harvest.

The highlight is the preparation of "Pongal", a dish made of newly harvested rice, milk, and jaggery, symbolizing prosperity. Homes are decorated with kolams (traditional rice flour designs), and people exchange gifts and sweets. It’s a time of joy, unity, and gratitude for nature’s abundance.

Diwali

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most celebrated festivals in India, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. It marks the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile, and the people of Ayodhya illuminated the city with oil lamps (diyas) to welcome him. Families clean and decorate their homes with rangolis, lights, and vibrant colors, and offer prayers to Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and prosperity. Diwali is also marked by bursting fireworks, exchanging sweets, and wearing new clothes. The festival fosters unity, happiness, and spiritual renewal. It’s a time for family gatherings, sharing joy, and reflecting on life’s blessings.

Krishna Jayanthi / Gokulashtami Festival

Krishna Jayanthi, also known as Gokulashtami, celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The festival falls on the eighth day of the dark fortnight in the month of Shravana (August–September). Devotees observe fasting, sing devotional songs, and enact the childhood exploits of Krishna, known as "Raasa Leela." Temples and homes are decorated, and special prayers are offered to seek the blessings of the playful and compassionate deity. The event is particularly festive in regions like Mathura, Vrindavan, and Gujarat, with grand celebrations, devotional dances, and the breaking of "Dahi Handi" pots symbolizing Krishna's love for butter.

Holi Festival

Holi, the festival of colors, celebrates the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil. It is marked by vibrant celebrations where people throw colored powders at each other, dance, and enjoy festive sweets. The festival also commemorates the legend of Prahlad and Holika, symbolizing devotion and triumph. Holi fosters unity, joy, and the breaking of social barriers, bringing people together in a spirit of celebration.

Onam Festival

Onam is the harvest festival of Kerala, celebrating the homecoming of the mythical King Mahabali. It typically spans ten days, with the most important day, Thiruvonam, marked by feasts, traditional dances, and vibrant processions. The highlight of the festival is the "Onam Sadhya," a grand feast served on banana leaves with a variety of delicious dishes. People decorate their homes with intricate floral arrangements called "Pookalam" and engage in various cultural activities like "Vallam Kali" (boat races) and "Pulikali" (tiger dances). Onam symbolizes unity, prosperity, and the spirit of togetherness across the state.

Dussehra Festival

Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, celebrates the victory of good over evil, marking Lord Rama's triumph over the demon king Ravana. It falls on the tenth day of Navaratri, symbolizing the culmination of nine days of fasting, prayer, and devotion. In many regions, effigies of Ravana, his brother Kumbhakarna, and son Meghanada are burned to signify the destruction of evil. The festival also honors the goddess Durga, celebrating her victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura. Dussehra is a time for grand processions, cultural performances, and family gatherings, symbolizing hope and righteousness.

Maha Shivaratri

Maha Shivaratri is a sacred Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed on the 14th night of the dark fortnight in the month of Phalguna (February–March). Devotees fast, chant mantras, and offer prayers throughout the night, seeking blessings for spiritual growth and liberation. The night is considered highly auspicious for worshiping Lord Shiva and meditating on his divine energy. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and the awakening of one's inner consciousness.

Ayudha Pooja

Ayudha Pooja is a significant festival observed during the Dussehra celebrations, where tools, vehicles, and weapons are worshipped as symbols of strength and productivity. The ritual involves cleaning and decorating these items before offering prayers to seek blessings for success and well-being. In South India, it is common to perform Ayudha Pooja in homes, factories, and offices, acknowledging the importance of work and craftsmanship. The festival honors the divine presence in every tool and instrument that aids in human progress. It marks a time to express gratitude for the tools that enable daily life and livelihood.

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Hindu Festivals dates in Tamil Calendar

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• Now all the Hindu Festival dates are displayed based on the month
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Important Hindu Festivals list

The important Hindu festivals are are Bogi, Pongal, Maattu Pongal, Thiruvalluvar day, Ulavar Thirunaal, Thai Poosam in the month of January. For the month of February Thai Amavasai Maasi magam are the famous hindu festivals celebrated in Tamilnadu by Tamil Hindu Families. Maha shivratri, holi, Panguni Uthiram, Telugu new year (Ugathi), Sri Rama Navami, Sri Meenakshi Thirukalyanam, Kallalagar Yethir Sevai, Chitra Pournami are the major hindu festivals in the month of March and April.

The famous Hindu Festivals for the month of May and July are Agni Natchathiram Aarambam, Akshaya thirithayi, Vaikasi Visagam, Agni Natchathiram End, Aani Uthira darisanam, Aadi Kiruthigai and Aadi amaasai. Similarly Aadi Perukku, Aadi Pooranam, Varalakshmi Viratham, Aavani Avittam, Maha Sankara Chaturthi, Gokulashtami ( Krishna Jeyanthi ), Vinayakar Chaturthi, Onam Mahalaya Amavasai, Navarathiri Aarambam are the Famous Hindu Festivals in Tamil nadu for the month of August and September.

Saraswathi Poojai, Ayudha Poojai, Vijaya dasami, Deepavali / Diwali, Kandha Sashti and Karthigai Deepam are other important Hindu festival dates in Hindu Tamil Calendar.