Indra Vila
Historical Tamil Hindu festival / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Indra Vila[1][2] (Tamil: இந்திர விழா, romanized: Indra Viḻā, lit. 'Festival of Indra'),[3] sometimes rendered Indra Vizha, was a historical Hindu festival that was celebrated in Tamilakam during the Sangam period (2nd century BCE – 3rd century CE). It was celebrated in honour of Vendhan (Indra),[4] the deity associated with the Marutham landscape.
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Indra Vila | |
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Observed by | Tamils |
Type | Religious, cultural |
Significance | Veneration of Indra |
Frequency | Once in a year |
Related to | Bhogi, Pongal (festival) |
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