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 Festivals of Tamil Nadu 

Tamil Nadu is rich in culture and traditions, and it celebrates a wide array of festivals throughout the year. Some of the other significant festivals include:

1. **Tamil New Year (Puthandu)**: Celebrated on April 14, marking the beginning of the Tamil calendar year. It is a day of family gatherings, feasts, and special rituals.

2. **Deepavali**: Known as the Festival of Lights, Deepavali is celebrated with the lighting of lamps, fireworks, and feasting. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness.

3. **Navaratri and Vijayadashami**: This nine-night festival honors the goddess Durga and culminates in Vijayadashami, which symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Traditional dance and music performances, especially the display of dolls (Golu), are highlights.

4. **Thaipusam**: Celebrated in January/February, this festival is dedicated to Lord Murugan. Devotees carry kavadis (decorative burdens) and pierce their bodies as acts of penance and devotion.

5. **Karthigai Deepam**: Celebrated in November/December, it is a festival of lights dedicated to Lord Shiva. Lamps are lit in homes and temples, and special rituals are performed.

6. **Mahamaham**: Held once every 12 years in Kumbakonam, it is a grand festival where devotees take a holy dip in the Mahamaham tank to purify themselves.

7. **Chithirai Festival**: Celebrated in Madurai, this festival marks the celestial wedding of Lord Sundareswarar (Shiva) and Goddess Meenakshi. It involves grand processions, traditional music, and dance.

8. **Vinayaka Chaturthi**: Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, this festival involves the installation and worship of clay idols of Ganesha, followed by their immersion in water bodies.

9. **Adi Perukku**: Celebrated in July/August along the rivers of Tamil Nadu, it is a thanksgiving festival to the River Goddess for providing water and sustaining agriculture.

10. **Aadi Pooram**: Dedicated to the goddess Andal, an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi, it involves temple ceremonies and special prayers.

These festivals showcase the vibrant culture, religious diversity, and rich traditions of Tamil Nadu.