Chennai Fairs and Festivals

Chennai Fairs and Festivals

Chennai is a hustling and bustling metropolitan city, swirling on the tunes of daily activities. To acquire respite from the hum drum of the city, a number of festivals and fairs are celebrated here. These festivals are a part of the cultural heritage of Tamil Nadu and are looked forward to, by both the residents as well as the tourists. Besides, these fairs and festivals are a mirror of the social and religious lives and beliefs of the people of South India. To know more about the customs and traditions of Madras, experience the splendor of these fairs and festivals.

Natyanjali Dance Festival
Natyanjali Festival is held in Chidambaram, near the city of Chennai, ever year. The five day festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Cosmic Dancer. As a matter of fact, he is also known as Natraj. The event takes place during the months of February - March.

Dance and Music Festival
Dance and Music festival of Chennai is held during mid December to mid January. The festival is a celebration of the Carnatic Music and classical dance of Chennai. It is held at various places in the city and attracts a host of performing art enthusiasts.

Travel and Tourism Fair
Fairs provide an excellent opportunity to people to enjoy as well as gain information. There are a number of stalls exhibiting merchandise and providing good bargain. One such fair is held in Chennai and is known as the Tourism Fair, which is held at the Island Ground every year.

Pongal
Pongal is one of the major festivals celebrated in the Chennai city of India. It is basically a rural-based festival, but is also celebrated in the cities with great enthusiasm. Pongal marks the end of the south east monsoon and the harvest season in South India.