Kodaikanal

Festive Celebrations

The eight-day Summer Festival and two-day Flower Festival is held here in May, which offers a range of programmes for all. Centred at the Bryant Park, events like a Dog Show, Boat Racing, Fruit Show, cultural programmes and several sports competitions are organized. Traditional classical arts and sports like trekking are also part of the festival. In addition, women indulge in a Rangoli Competition and sports like volleyball, kabbadi and rapid cycle rally and mini-marathon race. Hockey tournaments for men are also highlighted events. Kodai’s vibrant Christian culture makes it the spot for the interesting Mother Salette Festival, held at the Mother Salette Church. Celebrated as a nine-day festival in August, an interesting carnival takes place here. This festival is attended by a large number of people from South India and is marked by special prayers and services.