Yelagiri Summer Festival - Thirupathur

The Yelagiri Summer Festival is celebrated annually in the months of May and June. Yelagiri is one of the most well-known destinations in India for hiking and mountain climbing because of its stunning hills and mountains to explore. Every year, during the summer season, the Department of Tourism, Tamil Nadu conducts a “Summer Festival” to attract the tourists from all over the country. The festival held to highlight the indigenous population's culture, traditions, and customs in the Yelagiri Hills.The festivities include a flower show, spice show, dog show, cultural programs and rose festival. Flower show: The Flower Show, which showcases various flowers from the Nilgiri Region, is one of the most well-liked performances of the Yelagiri Summer Festival.The event hosts over 250 exhibitors who display a variety of exotic flowers, the like Japanese Flower Arrangements, in addition to local flowers. The flowers are arranged in various patterns representing iconic structures and sculptures to awe the visitors. Dog Show: Numerous animal enthusiasts flock to this event to meet various four-legged furry buddies. Several different dog breeds, including Pug, Bulldog, Beagle, Poodle, and more, are present at this event. Rose Festival: The Rose Festival, a stunning event with a display of rose varieties, is yet another highlight of the Yelagiri Summer Festival. To captivate the spectators, the roses are arranged in a tower. Nearly 3000 different rose varietals are on display during the event. Spice Show and Fruit Show: A variety of locally cultivated spices, including cinnamon, cardamom, and others, are attractively packed and displayed for sale. To attract the visitors, many fruit varieties are arranged in a spectacular artwork or structure. Cultural Programs: The cultural programme includes a variety of musical and dance performances. Performances by veteran artists from the state are featured on the programmes in both traditional and contemporary styles. Every year, lakhs of tourists throng the Yelagiri hills to witness and participate in this festival.