Valvil Ori Festival 2024

The Valvil Ori Festival is celebrated in the picturesque scenery of Kolli Hills in Nammakal district. Every year during the Tamil month of Aadi (August), a grand celebration is commemorated to honour the great archer “Valvil Ori”. One of Tamil Nadu's most talented archers in history is renowned as Valvil Ori. He was an excellent archer and one of the Tamil Kadai ezhu vallal, or "Last Seven Patrons. Politically, he supported the Cholas and fought against the Cheras and Malaiyaman Thirumudi Kari. According to mythology, Kari of the Beautiful Spear, the lord of Mullur, defeated and killed him before giving the Kolli Hills to the Cheras. This event will feature a multidisciplinary government showcase exhibition, multidisciplinary art activities, a flower exhibition, and an exhibition of medicinal plants. The cultural programs include a showcase of traditional and contemporary genre performances. A display of native herbal plants along with the expertise to narrate the benefits of these plants is provided to educate the spectators. Every year, lakhs of tourist flock to this destination to enjoy its soothing climate and also to witness this festival.