People of Namakkal celebrate all festival in a great manner devoid of caste, creed and religion.
Val Vil ori Festival
This is one of the typical Namakkal festival, which is celebrated only in the Kolli hills. This festival is celebrated in the month of August of every year. In these festival different types of Classical & Folk art form will be performed by the artists and also by the school students of the region. Students from various part of Tamilnadu participate in the archery tournament held at this festival every year.
Diwali
Diwali the festival of lamps is celebrated in a grand manner at Namakkal. People wear new dresses and crack crackers.
Diwali is celebrated will fun and joy at Namakkal. People wear new cloths and exchange sweets with their neighbours. On this day they crack crackers and spend the whole day with family and friends.
Pongal
Pongal is the famer’s festival, which is celebrated in a grand manner at Namakkal. On this day people worship Sun god for his blessings. Like rest of Tamilnadu Pongal is commemorated in a great manner at Namakkal. On this auspicious day people cook sweet pudding called Pongal and offer it to Sun lord and farm animals who are responsible for the production in the fields.
Christmas
Christmas is celebrated in a grand manner at Namakkal. On this day people visit the church and exchange sweets and gifts.
Christmas is also celebrated in a great manner at Namakkal. People adore their houses with colorful stars irrespective of religion. On this eve they share sweet and happiness among their family and friends.