Mangani Thiruvizha, Krishnagiri

The mangoes are a popular summer fruit well recognised for their sweet juicy flavour and pulp. Mangoes, known as the "King of fruits," are harvested in a large variety in the state of Tamil Nadu. Every year in the months of June and July, the Krishnagiri district hosts the "Mango Festival" to highlight the various varieties of mangoes that have been harvested. The native varieties of mangoes grown in the state are Banganapalli, Neelum, Rumani, Mulgoa, Alphonso and Senthura. The juicy, sweet, and high-fibre composition of the “mulgoa” mangoes grown in the Salem district is well known throughout the country.The festival includes various cultural programs to engage the visitors who come to this festival. During the festival, traditional dances such as Poi Kaal Kudhirai aatam, Silambattam, and Bharathanattiyam are displayed. The festival also provides a platform for purchasers to buy mangoes directly from the producers, who showcase their harvest throughout the festival. The major objective of this festival is to provide exposure among consumers to the indigenous varieties grown in the state. The mango festival is considered to showcase more than 5 lakhs of mangoes belonging to the native variety of the state in the display. Mangoes are also displayed in exquisite animal and iconic structural arrangements that amaze visitors. Every year, lakhs of visitors attend this festival to rejoice in the harvest and savour the pulpy mangoes!