A City of Festivals
Tiruchirappalli is a city full of festivals and celebrations. Experience vibrant parades and processions, religious ceremonies, and unique cultural events. From the Pongal festival to the Car Festival, there’s always something to enjoy in this vibrant city. Come and explore the streets of Tiruchirappalli and get lost in its vibrant culture.
Festivals
Rockfort Theppa Thiruvizha
Theppa Thiruvizha has been celebrated since 1546 in between the month of March-April. It is an annual festival celebrated for whole 10 days. All days have their own significance, but the final day is considered the most important day of the festival. On the last day of the float festival, the auspicious "Teerthavari" is conducted. Lord Shiva is worshipped as Thayumanavar and is represented by the lingam, and his consort Parvati is depicted as Mattuvr Kuzhalammai.
A traditional style iconic float is specially built for this annual festival, which is supposed to take the idols of deities navigating the tank. Then the Gods Thayumanaswamy and Mattuvar Kuzhalammai from the temple, along with the temple priests, sail five times on that decorated and illuminated float around the beautifully lit up central mandapam located in the middle of the temple pond (Teppakulam) which marks the end of the festival. Devotees will go home and further celebrate it in their home by feasting on delicious special meals.
