Tamil Devotional Calendar
Which god do you worship on which day, and which festivals to sing during. A quick reference for bhajan singers and devotees.
Weekly Deity Schedule
Major Festivals
The festival of lights celebrated in the Tamil month of Karthigai, when rows of oil lamps (agal vilakku) illuminate homes and temples to mark the appearance of Shiva as an infinite column of light.
A major Murugan festival on the full moon of the Tamil month Thai, commemorating Parvati giving Murugan the divine Vel spear to defeat the asura Soorapadman.
The full moon day of the Tamil month Panguni, celebrating the divine wedding of Murugan and Deivanai, and of Shiva and Parvati.
The sacred Tamil month of Aadi, particularly auspicious for Amman worship. Fridays and the 18th day (Aadi Perukku) are especially sacred.
The birthday of Lord Vinayagar, celebrated with clay idols, modhakam offerings, and processions.
Nine nights honoring the three forms of the goddess — Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati — culminating in Vijayadashami.
The 41-day vratham and pilgrimage season to Sabarimala, when devotees wear the black/blue mala and carry the irumudi kettu to Lord Ayyappan.
The great night of Shiva, observed with fasting, vigil, and continuous chanting of Om Namah Shivaya.