Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu – The much-awaited Theppam Festival at the historic Thyagaraja Temple in Thiruvarur has officially been announced and is scheduled to take place on 23rd, 24th, and 25th May 2025.
| Theppam Date | Event Highlights |
|---|---|
| 23 May 2025 Friday | Inaugural rituals, special poojas, and float procession of Lord Thyagaraja at night |
| 24 May 2025 Saturday | Cultural programs, devotional music, and second day of theppam float ceremony |
| 25 May 2025 Sunday | Final float procession, blessings for devotees, concluding rituals and fireworks |
This vibrant annual festival, also known as the Float Festival, features the majestic idol of Lord Thyagaraja placed on a beautifully decorated float (theppam) and taken around the temple tank, accompanied by devotional music, rituals, and large gatherings of devotees.
The festival draws thousands of pilgrims and tourists each year, celebrating centuries-old traditions in a spiritually charged atmosphere.
Visitors are advised to plan ahead as large crowds are expected during the three-day event.
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Thiruvarur Theppam Festival
The Thiruvarur Theppam Festival is one of the most vibrant and spiritually significant festivals in Tamil Nadu, celebrated with immense fervor and devotion. This annual festival, dedicated to Lord Thyagaraja, is held in the ancient town of Thiruvarur, which is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance.
Everything is grand in the world famous Tiruvarur Thiagarajar Temple. It is said that the Tiruvarur Theppam, which is strolling in such a huge form, and the Theppam festival are also the pride of the people of that town.
This temple boasts of having the largest Chariot in Asia. Another special feature of this temple is the Theppam festival. Thiruvarur Thiagarajar temple raft is 50 feet long and 50 feet wide. Height about 30 feet. In this, the raft is built in 432 empty barrels that can float in water in 2 layers, so that around 500 people can board the raft. More than 20 laborers are involved in the construction of this raft for more than a week, about a day.
Theppam (Float Festival): The centerpiece of the festival is the Theppam itself. On the auspicious day, the deities are placed on an ornately decorated float, adorned with flowers and lights. The float is then set adrift on the Kamalalayam tank
