Festivals

A vibrant festival dedicated to Lord Murugan. Devotees carry kavadi, perform vows, and participate in colorful processions, making it one of the most visually striking festivals in the area. Celebrated on the full moon of the Tamil month of Thai (Jan-Feb), devotees observe intense rituals like carrying milk pots (Paal Kudam), bearing decorated burdens (Kavadi), and sometimes body piercings, alongside fasting, as acts of penance, devotion, and seeking spiritual strength, with grand celebrations in Tamil Nadu, Malaysia, and Singapore. 

A sacred night dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees observe fasting, night-long prayers, and special poojas at Thyagaraja Temple, filling the town with a powerful spiritual energy. Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually to worship the deity Shiva, between February and March. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival is observed on the fourteenth day of the first half of the lunar month of Phalguna.

Celebrated during the Tamil month of Aadi, this festival is especially important for Goddess Vadivudai Amman. Women take part in special prayers seeking family well-being, prosperity, and blessings. Significance & Legends:

A major spiritual festival dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Devotees participate in special poojas, abhishekams, and temple processions, creating a deeply devotional atmosphere throughout Tiruvottiyur.

The grandest and most important festival in Tiruvottiyur. Celebrated at the historic Thyagaraja Temple, it features vibrant processions, beautifully decorated chariots, traditional music, and thousands of devotees gathering from across Chennai.