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New Year is observed on January 1st every year to mark the beginning of a new year. It is the first day of the year that was initially observed according to the Julian calendar and currently followed according to the Gregorian calendar. Every new year brings with it possibilities to learn from the prior year […]

Events in Tamilnadu – January and February Months 2020 SL. NO Date Event Name Event Link Event Category Event Location 1 Jan 8, 2020 Saarang Read more Entertainment Chennai 2 Jan 3 to Jan 12, 2020 Chennai Santhai – Handloom & Handicrafts exhibition cum Sale Read more Exhibition Chennai 3 Jan 13 to Jan 20, […]

Pongal Festival – The Harvest Festival of South India Pongal or Thai Pongal, a four days long festival, is one of the major festivals celebrated in South India, particularly by the Tamil communities. The festival is dedicated to Sun God praying and thanking him for the abundance in agricultural produce. Pongal is observed on the […]

The Madurai Chithirai Festival is a significant annual event held in the city of Madurai, located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is celebrated during the Tamil month of Chithirai, which usually falls between April and May. The festival is known for its grandeur, religious fervor, and cultural significance. Image Attribution : […]

Overview of Deepavali Festival Diwali or Deepavali is one of the most popular Hindu festivals religiously celebrated in India. The festival is celebrated in Tamil Nadu during the Tamil month of Aippasi (October-November). Deepavali marks new beginnings, the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. ‘Deep’ means light and ‘vali’ means row. Houses […]

Karthigai Deepam Festival is one of the oldest and most traditional festivals observed across South India. This festival of lights is also known by the name Karthikai Vilakkidu or Thrikarthika. The festival falls in the Tamil month of Karthigai (November-December) when the Moon is in conjunction with the constellation Karthigai (Pleiades) and Pournami. History behind […]

Famous Foods in Chennai, Cuisines in Chennai Chennai is really famous for its eateries. A wide variety of food options are available here. The non-veg cuisine takes various forms and later the recipe spreads all over. First and foremost is the aromatic Filter coffee that wakes you up in the morning. Idly, known as the […]

Famous Foods in Madurai, Cuisines in Madurai Madurai is really famous for its eateries mainly Non-veg as most of the Maduraites are Non-vegetarians. The non-veg cuisine takes various forms mainly at Madurai and later the recipe spreads all over. The special foods can be listed as follows: Madurai Jigarthanda Madurai Jigarthanda is a coolant that […]

Famous Foods in Salem, Cuisines in Salem Thattu Vadai Set and Mangoes are popular eateries of Salem. A wide variety of food options are available here. Salem Thattu Vadai Set The first dish that comes to one’s mind is the Thattu vadai set when you are at Salem. It is a very famous street snack […]