Jawathu Hills Summer Festival

The Jawadhu Hills Summer Festival The Jawadhu Hills summer festival is a manifestation of the culture of Jawadhu Hills. It is a 2 days annual event usually held in the last week of June or the beginning of July. The Javadhu Hills in Tamil Nadu are an extension of the Eastern Ghats and extend to parts of Vellore and Tiruvannamalai districts in the northern part of the state. Vellore and Tiruvannamalai districts are separated by this range. This hill is located between an altitude of 3,600 and 3,800 meters. Tourists flock to the cliffs and precipices of hills to witness stunning views. The hill consists of the bluish-grey granite. You can also visit Beema Falls, Komutteri Lake, Kavalur Observatory, Amirthi Forest, and the Glass House in this hill zone. In these hills, Jamanamarathur is one of the larger villages, with about 10,000 inhabitants. During the Jawadhu Hills summer festival, Jamanamarathur is found to be the most decorated one. Lights will be floating on the lake, and fireworks will also be displayed. In addition to children's games and food stalls, there will be a special kids' zone where all kinds of kid's cartoons and play areas are created artificially to attract children. The Jawadhu Hills summer festival is usually organised in an open space and on a massive level so that the general public can enjoy it to their fullest. The State government actively participates in making this year's festival a hit. From revenue, education, health, animal husbandry, agriculture to the Police and cooperatives, all government bodies join hands to plan the Jawadhu Hills Summer Festival well in advance. The festival observes different cultural programs like traditional folk dance (Bharatanatyam, Silambattam, Puliattam, Thappattam, Oyilattam, and Kolattam) and drama. There will be several troupes performing folk songs and dances. There are dedicated areas for outdoor sports like Volleyball, Kabaddi, and some for indoor games. Not to miss the free health camps are also organised for the visitors. The state and central welfare schemes would be promoted through multi-department stalls. Taking note of the beauty of the Jawadhi hills, Henry le Fanu wrote about the hills in 1883. In 1967, Vainu Bappu, an Indian astronomer, chose the hills as the site for the Kavalur Observatory. How to Reach: By Air Chennai is the nearest airport, then it's 189 kilometres to Tiruvannamalai by road. By Train POLUR is the nearest railway station. POLUR is in between Tiruvannamalai to Vellore. Tiruvannamalai is approximately 40 kilometres from POLUR. By Road POLUR is the nearest bus stop. Around 40 kilometres from Tiruvannamalai to POLUR, 40 kilometres from POLUR to Jawadh Hills by road.