Ratha Saptami
Also known as Surya Jayanti, celebrating the birth of the Sun God. Devotees take ritual baths at sunrise.
Festivals
Ratha Yatra
Also known as the Chariot Festival, particularly famous at Puri, where deities are placed on elaborately decorated chariots and pulled through the streets.
Tamil New Year
Also known as Puthandu, marks the first day of the Tamil calendar and is celebrated with house cleaning, decorations, and special meals.
Teacher's Day
Celebrated on September 5 to honor Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and recognize the contributions of teachers to society.
Thaipusam
A festival celebrated by the Tamil community during the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai, honoring Lord Murugan.
Tulasi Vivaha
A ceremonial marriage of the Tulasi plant (holy basil) to Lord Vishnu or his avatar Krishna, marking the end of monsoon and beginning of wedding season.