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On January 2, 2026, thousands celebrated the Chidambaram Nataraja Temple Chariot Festival with religious processions and cultural events.
The Chidambaram Nataraja Temple Chariot Festival took place on January 2, 2026, with thousands of devotees pulling ornate chariots carrying deities including Natarajamurthy and Sivakamasundari Ambal through the streets from the Keezhaveethi Theradi stand starting at 8 a.m.
The event, part of the Margazhi Aruthra Darshan Utsavam, featured traditional rituals like street cleansing, devotional hymns, Thirumurai recitals, Vannam dances, and enactments of Shiva and Parvati, concluding with a mela concert.
The celebration highlighted Tamil Nadu’s spiritual and cultural heritage.
Separately, in December, clashes occurred during the Karthigai Deepam festival in Madurai when activists confronted police after a sacred lamp was not lit at Thiruparankundram hill, a site known for religious harmony housing temples and a mosque.
El 2 de enero de 2026, miles celebraron el Festival de los Carros del Templo Chidambaram Nataraja con procesiones religiosas y eventos culturales.