- Attractions & Customs:
- Lakhs of devotees from Tamil Nadu and neighboring states like Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka attend.
- The procession features flower palanquins (pushpa pallakku), traditional folk arts (like Silambattam, Mayilattam, Puliattam, and Karagattam), and devotees tossing flower and lemon garlands onto the moving Sirasu as an offering of faith (nerthikadan).
- The Vellore District Administration typically declares a local holiday for the town on the day of the festival.
- The festival celebration Timings: 7.00 AM to 12.00 PM and 5.00 PM to 8.00 PM
Nearest Airports
1.Vellore Domestic Airport, Abdullapuram
2.Chennai International Airport
3.Chennai Domestic Airport
Railway Station
Gudiyatham
Katpadi Junction
Tamilnadu
Nearest Airports
1.Vellore Domestic Airport, Abdullapuram
2.Chennai International Airport
3.Chennai Domestic Airport
Gangai Amman Sirasu Festival
One of the notable festivals of Vellore district is the “Gangai Amman Sirasu Festival” held in Gudiyatham town. A local holiday is given by the district administration for this festival which takes place on the occasion of the birth of the month Vaikasi.It Celebrated at the Arulmigu Gangai Amman Temple along the Koundinya Mahanadi riverbank in Gudiyatham.. Mythological Significance of this festival is Commemorates the legend of Lord Parashurama beheading his mother, Renuka Devi, and later restoring her to life, symbolizing the spiritual reunion of the Goddess's head (Sirasu) and body. The highlight is the ceremonial carrying of the Goddess's adorned head (Sirasu) in a grand procession starting from the Muthyalamman Temple in Dharanampettai to the main Gangai Amman temple.
Gangai-Amman-Sirasu-Festival
Essential Information
Venue
Gudiyatham town (specifically centered around the Arulmigu Gangaiamman Temple in Gopalapuram and starting from Dharanampettai)
Date
16-05-2027
Source
Tamil Nadu Tourism