Modhweth festival
▪ The Toda tribe, an ancient Dravidian ethnic group, resides in the Nilgiris Hills of Tamil Nadu. In December 2025, they celebrated their festival, Modhweth, marking the New Year.
▪ This vibrant occasion took place at Muthanad Mund, the tribe’s community headquarters, and involved members of various ages.
▪ The festival embodies their cultural identity and spiritual beliefs, emphasising health, agriculture, and unity.
▪ Modhweth is the most important festival for the Toda tribe. It occurs annually, either on the last Sunday of December or the first Sunday of January.
