{"id":24095,"date":"2022-08-10T11:19:11","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T11:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/?p=24095"},"modified":"2024-10-11T07:55:50","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T07:55:50","slug":"famous-festivals-in-south-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-festivals-in-south-india\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Most Famous Festivals To Attend This Year In South India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>India has a long history, and every part of the country has a rich cultural heritage. Every little corner of our land has a story to tell. Indian holiday festivals are known for being big, loud, and complicated. Even in the modern day, you can see how strict and organized they are about their holidays. The best place to see this is probably in Southern India, which takes things to a new level. People interested in nature get drawn to the festivals in south India, and everyone who sees how beautiful those festivals are is amazed by them.<\/p>\n<p>South India has many different states, each with its own set of festivals to show off its culture. There are other ways to celebrate these holidays, each with its history and stories. The cultural variety of the South is made better by what each state does well.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-festivals-in-south-india\/#list-of-8-festivals-to-attend-this-year-in-south-india\" >List of 8 Festivals To Attend This Year In South India:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-festivals-in-south-india\/#1-onam\" >1) Onam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-festivals-in-south-india\/#2-pongal\" >2) Pongal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-festivals-in-south-india\/#3-hampi-festival\" >3) Hampi Festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-festivals-in-south-india\/#4-mysore-dasara\" >4) Mysore Dasara\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-festivals-in-south-india\/#5-thrissur-pooram\" >5) Thrissur Pooram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-festivals-in-south-india\/#6-ugadi\" >6) Ugadi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-festivals-in-south-india\/#7-mahamaham-festival\" >7) Mahamaham Festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-festivals-in-south-india\/#8-karaga\" >8) Karaga<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"list-of-8-festivals-to-attend-this-year-in-south-india\"><\/span>List of 8 Festivals To Attend This Year In South India:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-onam\"><\/span><strong>1) Onam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12571 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Onam-Festival-in-India.jpg\" alt=\"Onam Festival in India\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Onam-Festival-in-India.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Onam-Festival-in-India-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Onam-Festival-in-India-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Onam-Festival-in-India-20x11.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Onam is a festival to fit back King Mahabali, who, according to a legend, comes back to his people every year on this day. This festival goes on for between 4 and 10 days. The first day is called Atham, and the most important day is Thiruonamare on the tenth day.<\/p>\n<p>People row the snake-shaped boats in races like the Aranmula Uthrattadhi Boat race and the Nehru Trophy Boat race, which are part of this festival. One can also watch the Atthachamyam parade, in which elephants march beautifully to the beat of drums and join by people in masks dressed in bright colours. Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/onam-festival-kerala-date-traditions-activities-story-and-how-celebrate\/\">Onam Festival Kerala 2022: Date, Traditions, Activities, Story, and How Celebrate?<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-pongal\"><\/span><strong>2) Pongal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12574 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pongal-Festival-in-India.jpg\" alt=\"Pongal Festival in India\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pongal-Festival-in-India.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pongal-Festival-in-India-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pongal-Festival-in-India-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pongal-Festival-in-India-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The most famous festival in Tamil Nadu is Pongal, which is held every year on January 14. <strong>&#8220;To boil over&#8221;<\/strong> is what the word &#8220;Pongal&#8221; means in English. In Tamil culture, milk overflowing from a clay pot is visible as a good sign of prosperity in the home. So, during this festival, people make lovely meals from rice steamed in milk and then give them to the Sun God.<\/p>\n<p>Sugarcane syrup, turmeric, and grains harvested this season are also used to make other delicious foods that are a part of the festivities. Check more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/pongal-festival-harvest-celebrations-south-india\/\">Why is the Pongal Festival Celebrated? See How South India Celebrates Harvest Festival<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-hampi-festival\"><\/span><strong>3) Hampi Festival<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24106 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Hampi-Festival-Karnataka.jpg\" alt=\"Hampi Festival, Karnataka\" width=\"1200\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Hampi-Festival-Karnataka.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Hampi-Festival-Karnataka-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Hampi-Festival-Karnataka-1024x586.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Hampi-Festival-Karnataka-768x440.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Hampi Event also called the Vijaya Utsav, is one of the most significant events in Hampi. Dance puppet displays, pyrotechnics, music shows, water sports,\u00a0 pomp possessions, and rock climbing are all part of the festivities in the first week of November. The state of Karnataka spreads the word about this festival.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Suggested Itinerary for South India:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-south-india-tours-itinerary.html\">South India Tour Itinerary 10 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/12-days-south-india-tour-itinerary.html\">12 Days South India Tour Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/south-india-religious-tour-from-mumbai.html\">South India Itinerary for 13 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/south-india-tour-from-mumbai.html\">15 Days South India Travel Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-mysore-dasara\"><\/span><strong>4) Mysore Dasara\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20297 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mysore-Dasara-Karnataka3.jpg\" alt=\"Mysore Dasara, Karnataka3\" width=\"1200\" height=\"928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mysore-Dasara-Karnataka3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mysore-Dasara-Karnataka3-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mysore-Dasara-Karnataka3-1024x792.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Mysore-Dasara-Karnataka3-768x594.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dussehra is one of the most well-known Indian holidays in the South. This holiday is a celebration of the fact that good won over evil. Dasara is a celebration in Mysore that honors Goddess Chamundeswari of Chamundi Hill, who killed the powerful demon Mahishasur. In Mysore, the Darasa celebrations take place over ten days.<\/p>\n<p>At Mysore Dasara, the palace is lit up with more than a million bulbs, and a large march of the Goddess called a <strong>&#8220;jumbo savari&#8221;<\/strong> passes by. There are also elephants with music, dance, traditional folklore, and a torch-light parade called Panjina Kavayithu that starts at the Mysore Palace and ends at the Bannimantap. Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/mysore-dasara-festival-celebration\/\">Mysore Dasara Festival Celebration 2022 \u2013 A Complete Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-kerala-in-december\/\">Why December is the Best Time to Visit Kerala<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-south-india-in-december\/\">The Best of South India to Visit in December<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-kerala-in-november\/\">November Escapades: Kerala&#8217;s Top Tourist Spots<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-south-india-in-november\/\">Discover South India in November: Best Tourist Spots<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-thrissur-pooram\"><\/span><strong>5) Thrissur Pooram<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23328 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Thrissur-Pooram.jpeg\" alt=\"Thrissur Pooram\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Thrissur-Pooram.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Thrissur-Pooram-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Thrissur-Pooram-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Thrissur-Pooram-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>People think of Thrissur Pooram as the<strong> &#8220;Mother of all Poorams&#8221;.<\/strong> The Vadakkunnathan Temple serves as the event&#8217;s focal point, which Raja Rama Verma established. Lord Shiva is thought to be the festival&#8217;s main god. Temples send out processions to show Shiva respect.<\/p>\n<p>On the first day of the festival, the flag gets raised. On the fourth day, called Sample Vedikettu, fireworks are set off. Different kinds of crafts, like the golden elephant caparison, elephant accessories, and decorative fans, are made and put on display. Check more details: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/thrissur-pooram-festival-kerala-guide\/\">Thrissur Pooram Festival Kerala 2022: Dates, History, Celebrations Complete Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-ugadi\"><\/span><strong>6) Ugadi<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24107 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Ugadi-Festival-Andhra-Pradesh.jpg\" alt=\"Ugadi Festival, Andhra Pradesh\" width=\"1200\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Ugadi-Festival-Andhra-Pradesh.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Ugadi-Festival-Andhra-Pradesh-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Ugadi-Festival-Andhra-Pradesh-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Ugadi-Festival-Andhra-Pradesh-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ugadi is famous as Kannada new year in the South. It happens on Chaitra Shudha Paadyami. Most people between Vindhyas and Kaveri, which includes the states of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka,\u00a0and Konkan, are celebrating the new year. It is a harvest festival celebrated with food, music, and stirring.<\/p>\n<p>In Maharashtra, people make dishes like pulihora, bobbatalu, and pachadi. In Karnataka, they make pouligare, while Maharashtrians make Puran poli and Konkanis make Kanangachi. Gudi Padwa is the Hindu name for this holiday in Maharashtra.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-south-india-in-october\/\">Why Visit South India in October<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-mahamaham-festival\"><\/span><strong>7) Mahamaham Festival<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24108 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Mahamaham-Festival-Tamil-Nadu.jpg\" alt=\"Mahamaham Festival, Tamil Nadu\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Mahamaham-Festival-Tamil-Nadu.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Mahamaham-Festival-Tamil-Nadu-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Mahamaham-Festival-Tamil-Nadu-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Mahamaham-Festival-Tamil-Nadu-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is a unique festival that only happens once every twelve years. People dip in the holy Mahamaham pond during this festival because they believe it washes away their sins.<\/p>\n<p>The devotee bathes with the festival gods from the temples of Kumbakonam. The Theerthavari is the name of this event. Many people come to worship on this day because it is a good day.<\/p>\n<p>Even though these places may be crowded, you must see the beauty of these Indian festivals. They will give you a new perspective on life. Make sure you visit these places at least once in your life so you can learn more about the rich diversity and lively culture of South India.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-karaga\"><\/span><strong>8) Karaga<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24109 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Karaga-Festival-Karnataka.jpg\" alt=\"Karaga Festival, Karnataka\" width=\"1200\" height=\"899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Karaga-Festival-Karnataka.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Karaga-Festival-Karnataka-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Karaga-Festival-Karnataka-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Karaga-Festival-Karnataka-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This festival is one of the oldest in Karnataka. It honors the godlike and powerful Draupadi, who saved the lives of her five husbands in the battle of Kurukshetra.<\/p>\n<p>The Thigala community celebrates this happy festival for nine days with a procession that starts at the Dharmarayaswamy temple and ends at the Dargah-e-Sharif of Hazrat Tawkal Mastan. Veerakumaras leads the parade, who carry their swords out in the open. People from all over the world come to this festival because it is famous that the power of the god can be felt in the air during these nine days.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[sc_fs_multi_faq headline-0=&#8221;h4&#8243; question-0=&#8221;Which festival is the most important in southern India?&#8221; answer-0=&#8221;One of the most well-known festivals in Southern India is Mysore Dussehra. This festival is a celebration of the victory of good over evil. Over ten days, this festival takes place in Mysore.&#8221; image-0=&#8221;&#8221; headline-1=&#8221;h4&#8243; question-1=&#8221;How does the Onam Festival happen?&#8221; answer-1=&#8221;Onam is celebrated with a lot of different things, like a boat race called &#8220;Vallam Kali,&#8221; a tiger dance called &#8220;Pullaki,&#8221; and making a flower rangoli called &#8220;Pokkalam.&#8221; Onam is a 10-day festival in August or September on the 22nd Nakshatra Thiruvonam in the Malayalam calendar.&#8221; image-1=&#8221;&#8221; headline-2=&#8221;h4&#8243; question-2=&#8221;Pongal is a holiday in South India.&#8221; answer-2=&#8221;Pongal is a holiday in the South of India, especially in the Tamilnadu region, that lasts for four days. This festival is usually held in the winter when the sun is in the southern hemisphere.&#8221; image-2=&#8221;&#8221; headline-3=&#8221;h4&#8243; question-3=&#8221;Why is South India&#8217;s Hampi Festival so well-known?&#8221; answer-3=&#8221;The Hampi festival is also famous as the Festival of Victory or the Festival of Victory. Since Vijayanagara ruled, this festival has been held in the Southern Indian town of Hampi. 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