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Major celebrations like Pongal (Harvest Festival) occur at the start of the Thai month in the Munpani season, marking the Sun's northern movement.

While the environment is harsh, this season is vital for the purification of the land. In Tamil tradition, the month of Aadi holds immense spiritual significance. It is considered a month of the Goddess (Aadi Lakshmi), and festivals like Aadi Perukku are celebrated to welcome the impending monsoon and honor the life-giving rivers.

Joy, romance, and relief.

Energy, celebration, and transition.

The name comes from the Tamil word for "dark cloud". This season brings the vital rains necessary for agriculture in South India. It is a time of renewal for the land, though ancient literature often associates it with the pining of lovers separated by travel. 🍃 The Cooling Period: Koothir & The Dewy Seasons tamil seasons

Mid-December to Mid-February (Karthigai – Margazhi)

For modern Tamils, these seasons are not just about weather; they dictate: Major celebrations like Pongal (Harvest Festival) occur at

Koothir is the season of devotion and music. The holy month of Margazhi falls here. Before sunrise, the air resonates with the sound of Suprabhatams (devotional hymns) and Kolams (rice flour rangoli) drawn on damp doorsteps. It is the season of the Margazhi Music and Dance Festival in Chennai.