Festival Calendar

Festivals in Puducherry

3 festivals across Puducherry — organized by month

January

Pongal

Puducherry (Pondicherry)

Tamil harvest festival. Kolam, sweet pongal cooking, cultural events in French Quarter.

February

Auroville Anniversary

Auroville

Anniversary of Auroville's founding in 1968. Bonfire ceremony at the Matrimandir amphitheatre. Earth from 124 nations (brought at the original ceremony) is symbolically honored. Open to visitors with advance registration.

July

Bastille Day

Puducherry (Pondicherry)

French flag ceremony, parades on Promenade, French-Tamil cultural events.