Upcoming Events & Festivals in Madurai

The Upcoming Events & Festivals in Madurai

Madurai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, is famous for its temples, festivals and cultural events. The city has many beautiful temples and other places of worship that can be visited during any season of the year. Some of these temples are very old while others were built much later than their contemporaries in other parts of India. This post will tell you about some upcoming festivals as well as some that may already be happening this month or next month so that you can plan ahead!

Madurai International Ekadeshi Mela

Madurai International Ekadeshi Mela is a cultural festival in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is held every year in the month of April and lasts for about 10 days. The first edition of this festival was organized by Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr R C Balasubramanian on 29 April 2001 to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of the foundation of Madurai city by Rajendra Chola I (1012-1044 CE).

The main event during this time are various cultural programs such as dance performances by noted artists like MGR's wife Saroja Devi or K Balachander's daughter Akshara Haasan etc., classical music concerts by renowned musicians like Thiruppathi Chelvam Illaiyaraja etc., folk dances like Kalluvazhippu performed by Pudukottai dancers or Murugan Temple’s staging Vaamanavali Amman Kovil pandalangal (which depicts scenes from Ramayana).

. Mahabali was very kind and he had given people everything they desired. He had also asked them to ask for anything they wanted when he returned from his victory over the gods. When he returned, everyone asked for many things; so much so that there was nothing left for him in Vaikuntam (heaven). To teach a lesson to the people, Mahabali decided to go back to earth from Vaikuntam and live with themThere are many other events like exhibition of handicrafts by artisans from various parts of Tamil Nadu, fashion shows, food stalls etc. This event is attended by thousands of people from Madurai and neighbouring districts..

Dhyana-e-Swathi Festival

The Dhyana-e-Swathi Festival is a festival celebrated in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is celebrated in the month of April. The festival marks the victory of Lord Swathi over the demon king Mahabali during his penance period at Thiruchendur.

The story goes that when he was about to attain moksha (liberation), he saw a beautiful woman named Uma standing on top of a hill near Thiruchendur and wanted to marry her. But she said that if he could defeat her father "Mahabali" then she would marry him; so Lord Shiva went with his followers as demons and defeated Mahabali who had become arrogant due to his power over all creation including gods themselves

Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple Festivals

Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple

Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple is one of the oldest and most important temples in South India. This temple was constructed by Raja Raja Chola I, who ruled from 1193 to 1216 AD. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi, the consort of Sundareswarar, the presiding deity of this holy place. It is believed that she had been married here before she became an object of worship herself through her death and resurrection as well as her association with Lord Siva's Shakti (power). The annual festival occurs during February-March every year which celebrates these events by offering food offerings (kolams), songs and dances performed by Thirukurali or Kurali Vallalari dancers who perform on behalf of Lord Shiva himself so he can bless them with his blessings; these performances continue until March 15th when they begin again till May 10th when they conclude once more for another year!

The second day of the festival is known as ""Baba Veda Chathurthi"". It is believed that on this very day, Lord Siva’s wife Goddess Parvati gave birth to their son Kartikeya (also known as Subramaniyar), who became an ardent devotee of Lord Siva. This festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm by the locals and visitors from various parts of India. They visit Koodamkulam Sri Siva Temple in large numbers during this time period. The festival begins with the installation of idols of goddess Chamundeshwari and lord Kartikeya in the palace. It is followed by ritual bathing at the Kaveri River and procession of palanquins through streets of Mysore CityThe temple itself is a large complex with many smaller temples within its walls. There are three gopurams (gate towers) that are visible from most parts of Madurai city; one of these towers, called the Golden Tower, is covered in gold leaf. Each tower has intricately carved sculptures depicting scenes from Hindu mythology as well as various gods and goddesses themselves...

Mysore Dasara, Celebrations and Festivals in Madurai and its surrounding areas

Mysore Dasara is a festival celebrated in Mysore and its surrounding areas. The event takes place for nine days and it is celebrated for nine days in March. The most important part of this celebration includes the procession of palanquins, which are pulled by elephants through streets of Mysore City.

The festival was started during 1583 A.D., when Chamaraja Wodeyar II built a palace named Chamundi Hill Palace on the banks of River Cauvery (Kaveri). This palace was built to commemorate his victory over Madurai Nayak Dynasty based on 1478 AD treaty between Vijayanagar Empire and Vijayanagar Kingdom under Alauddin Khalji who ruled south India at that time

Sai Baba Festival at Koodamkulam

Sai Baba Festival, also known as Sai Festival, is a ten-day festival celebrated in the month of January at the Koodamkulam Sri Siva Temple. The temple was built by King Tuthankara Pandiyan who ruled from 603 to 621 AD. The legend goes that it took him nine years to complete this project and he called upon his minister for help with construction materials. The minister asked for two things – one was gold bricks which have been used in constructing most temples today; second was an elephant skin so that it could be used as roofing material on top of these bricks!

The festival starts with poojas (worship) during Navaratri followed by ten days that include various cultural events such as Mohiniyattam performances and other cultural events conducted by devotees visiting this temple annually during its annual celebration period starting from January 14th till February 13th each year where they come together under one banner called "Tamil Sangam", which means “union”!

This year's edition, which will begin on April 29, will feature a dance-drama by Bharatanatyam dancer Sudha Raghunathan titled "Nataraja in my time", as well as performances by Carnatic vocalists Vijay Siva and Kala Ramnath. "The Mela is an annual cultural festival organized in Madurai since 2001 to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of the city's foundation by Rajendra Chola I," said BalasubramanianThe Meenakshi Amman Temple is one of the most important temples in South India. This temple was constructed by Raja Raja Chola I, who ruled from 1193 to 1216 AD. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi, the consort of Sundareswarar, the presiding deity of this holy place. It is believed that she had been married here before she became an object of worship herself through her death and resurrection as well as her association with Lord Siva’s Shakti (power). The festival was started by Chamaraja Wodeyar II in order to celebrate his victory over Madurai Nayak Dynasty. The celebration also includes a procession of palanquins, which are pulled by elephants through streets of Mysore City. During Dasara, people from all over India come to visit Mysore and enjoy its festivitiesThe first day of the festival is known as ""Baba Veda Chathurthi"" or ""Baba Gajanam"". It is believed that on this very day, Lord Siva’s wife Goddess Parvati gave birth to their son Kartikeya (also known as Subramaniyar), who became an ardent devotee of Lord Siva. This festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm by the locals and visitors from various parts of India. They visit Koodamkulam Sri Siva Temple in large numbers during this time period....

Navaratri at Chinnakoopamu Temple, Sivasalar temple and Sakthikulangara temple, Madurai

Navaratri is the ninth month of the Hindu calendar and it falls during Ashvina (first fortnight) to Kartikam, in other words between September 13 and October 10. It is also known as "Sharadiya" or "Sharadotsavam".

It is observed by Hindus who observe fasts, prayers and special rituals during this period. The festival begins with Navami on Purnima which falls on the fourth day after Ashvin navamshaam of Mahashivratri; it ends on the Vijayadashami day when Goddess Durga was born out of her mother's womb after killing demon Mahishasura with her ten arms. This festival lasts for nine days with each day being dedicated to one goddess or Godesses: Shailputri, Saraswathi Ammani or Lakshmi Devi Parvati Ammani Maa Mahalakshmi Gauri Devatma Maniammai Varnammai Bhoomi Brahmachari Mangala Devi Ganesha Hanuman Jayanti Sri Vaishnav Devotees celebrate this holiday as per their faith traditions like Sivaites call it Yaagasurabhishekham while Vaishnavites call it Skandhasurabhishekham

Conclusion

The town of Madurai is a bustling place, with all kinds of festivals and events. From the international Ekadeshi Mela to Dhyana-e-Swathi Festival, Madurai hosts some of the most popular Hindu celebrations in Tamil Nadu. To find out more about these and other upcoming events in your area, visit our website!