Traditional Festivals and Flowers in Coimbatore
In Coimbatore, flowers hold a deep cultural and spiritual significance during festivals, embodying purity, love, and devotion. Each festival selects specific flowers that reflect Tamil Nadu’s unique traditions and spiritual essence. Here’s a look at some festivals and the special flowers that bring them to life.
Festival | Date Range | Flowers Used | Purpose |
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Pongal | January 15-18, 2024 | Marigold, Jasmine, Rose | To decorate homes and temples, particularly for the Pongal Pooja and Kolam decorations. |
Maha Shivaratri | March 8, 2024 | Bilva (Bel) leaves, Jasmine, Lotus, Datura | Offered to Lord Shiva in temples and home shrines during overnight rituals. |
Ugadi | April 9, 2024 | Jasmine, Marigold, Chrysanthemums | Used for decorating homes, creating flower garlands, and adorning deities. |
Tamil New Year (Puthandu) | April 14, 2024 | Roses, Jasmine, Kanakambaram (Crossandra) | For decorating households and temples, used in Pooja. |
Adi Perukku | July 3, 2024 | Lotus, Marigold, Jasmine | Offered to rivers and goddess deities in gratitude for water abundance. |
Varalakshmi Vratham | August 16, 2024 | Jasmine, Lotus, Roses, Chrysanthemums | Used for adorning Goddess Lakshmi idols, as well as in garlands and flower decorations for households. |
Ganesh Chaturthi | September 7, 2024 | Hibiscus, Marigold, Lotus, Jasmine | Used for decorating Ganesh idols, offerings, and creating decorative flower arrangements. |
Navaratri / Durga Puja | October 3-12, 2024 | Marigold, Roses, Chrysanthemums, Jasmine | For adorning deities during the nine-day celebrations, especially in the Golu displays (doll decorations) in households. |
Diwali | October 31, 2024 | Roses, Marigold, Jasmine | Used in household decoration, Pooja rooms, and for welcoming guests. |
Karthigai Deepam | November 26, 2024 | Marigold, Lotus, Jasmine | For decorating homes and temples, as well as adorning the Deepam (oil lamps). |
Margazhi | December - January (month-long) | Tulsi, Jasmine, Marigold | Used in temples, for Pooja rituals, and Kolam decoration (typically along with flowers) at temple entrances. |
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