Chennai is home to people from many backgrounds and religions, therefore celebrations of every holiday are held there in style. A few significant festivals are Christmas, New Year's, Diwali, Holi, and Pongal.
Sri Vaikunta Ekadasi
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Sri Vaikunda Ekadesi is one of the famous local festivals in Chennai commemorated in December. The festival lasts for 20 days, during which devotees from all parts throng at the Lord Vishnu temple in the early morning and sing songs in praise of him.
Float Festival
The float festival is held for seven days on the pond of Lily - For the 1st three days idol is seated on the floating structure made out of drums, wood & ornament with well-lit ups (lights). The next four days are out and out for Sri Narasimha Swamy, Sri Ranganathar, and Sri Ramar.
Margazhi festival or Chennai Music/ Dance festival:
Mid - December to Mid - January
Chennai is a haven for musicians and artists. Chennai hosts a unique event known as the Chennai Music and Dance Festival to raise awareness of the value of music and the arts. One of the biggest cultural events in the world is this five-week Music season, according to certain reports. A group of art enthusiasts founded this event in 1920, and the Madras Music Academy later gave its approval.
Kapaleeshwarar Temple - Panguni Peruvizha
Kapaleeshwarar temple Panguni Peruvizha is a grand festival in Chennai commemorated for ten long days. The festivities take place in March and April. Kapaleeswarar temple is one of the oldest and most prominent icons of Chennai. People from many parts of Tamilnadu throng here to celebrate the festival.
Mylapore - Mundagakanni Amman Temple
This event, observed throughout Chennai, takes place between the middle of January and the middle of February. This event is unique in that women worship the Goddess for the well-being of their families by carrying milk pots or flower pots, and special pujas are held.