Tamil Nadu · December

Festivals in Tamil Nadu in December

3 festivals this month

Chettinad Heritage Walk Festival

Chettinad

Heritage walks through Chettinad mansions, Athangudi tile workshops, cooking demonstrations of Chettinad cuisine, and cultural performances. Organized by heritage hotels and Tamil Nadu Tourism.

Margazhi Music Season

Chennai

The world's largest classical music festival. 3,000+ Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam performances across 50+ sabhas (auditoriums) in Chennai. Over a million attendees. Runs from mid-December to mid-January.

Vaikunta Ekadashi

Srirangam

The most important day at Srirangam — the Paramapada Vasal (gateway to heaven) is opened. Devotees queue through the night. The 21-day Vaikunta Uthsavam festival surrounds it. Lakhs of visitors.