The town's calendar is punctuated by massive, colorful festivals that draw visitors from across the country.
* **Villianur Temple Car Festival (Ther Thiruvizha):** Held annually between May and June, this is the town's most famous event. A massive, heavily decorated wooden chariot is pulled through the streets by thousands of devotees. Historically, even the French Governors of Pondicherry participated in pulling the chariot. * **Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes:** Celebrated with great fervor, this annual feast features a grand procession of the statue of Mother Mary, drawing both Christian and Hindu devotees in a beautiful display of communal harmony.
