Villianur Temple Car Festival

Pondicherry, on the Coromondal coast in India reflects a perfect blend of all cultures, religions and heritages. This Union Territory is the best place to experience the mishmash of the west and the east. There are various festivals and occasions that are celebrated here that paint the town with various colors. Villianur Temple Car Festival is one of the main festivals in Pondicherry. Pondicherry gives you the scope to enjoy all the festivals and the friendly nature of the locals and show you the true morale of the place where celebration never stops.

Description

Villianur Temple Car Festival is an ancient tradition about the famous deity named Thirukamemswara Kukilambal. On the occasion day the famous god is taken out for a procession in a decorated chariot. The long procession visits the local areas and then ends its journey in the temple. This chariot is pulled by the devotees and is regarded as one of the holiest traditions of pulling the sacred chariot. The festival is a typical Hindu custom where the devotees supply curd, rice, sandal, buttermilk and it is believed that their wishes are fulfilled by serving the crowd. These are the local beliefs which are very popular among the people of Pondicherry and neighboring states.

Time to celebrate

This festival takes place in the months of May and the date depends on the full moon and the local calendar. Tourists come and gather to get the true essence of the festive mood.