
Tamil Nadu is known for its traditions and culture. The
advent of festivals marks the reaffirmation of the cycle of life with its
joys and sorrows. Some of these ceremonies are purely pastoral, expressing
the joy of life. Others are connected with myths and legends, sacred in
our memories. Yet, others are temple festivals, calculated to inspire the
citizens with high ideals of ethics. Nevertheless, all of them are
associated with religion in some form or other. They are all made
fascinating both to the eye and to the mind by appropriate rituals,
music, dance and other
belongings. Festivals renew bonds both within the family and with the
community.