FAIRS AND FESTIVALS

Some of the temple fairs and festivals that take place in Thanjavur district are Mahamagam Festival (once in 12 years), Thyagaraja Aradhana Musical festival in Thiruvaiyaru every January, Birthday of king Raja Raja Cholan every March and April, and a festival of dance and music held in the Pragatheeswarar temple every 2nd and 4th Saturdays of a month.