Agni Nakshatra is one of the chief festivals dedicated to Lord Murugan and is celebrated with immense zeal and fervour in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is observed for a period of 14 days. Agni Nakshatra is perhaps the only festival observed by Hindus in Tamilnadu during the hottest month of May. The 14-day celebrations of Agni Nakshatra are marked by the celestial movement of the Sun through the star named Krittika. Also the period of Agni Nakshatra is also defined by the movement of Sun through the 3rd-4th quarter of Bharani Nakshatra and 1st quarter of Rohini Star. This Hindu festival derived its name from this star that is, in Tamil language also known as ‘Agni Nakshatra’. The festivities of Agni Nakshatra is observed with full grandeur in Lord Murugan temples in Tiruttani, Palani, Palamuthirsolai, Swamimalai and Tiruchendur to name a few.