The major occupation of the people of Athigaratty is tea plantation. The local dialect of the Nilgiris is Badaga and Tamil Athigaratty is popular for 'Ther Abba' (Ther = chariot, Abba = Festival) procession, an annual carnival which draws a large crowd from around the Nilgiris.
The main occupation of Athigaratty's inhabitants is tea farming. The local dialect in the Nilgiris is Badaga, and Athigaratty is famous for its 'Ther Abba' (chariot festival) procession, an annual event that draws a big crowd from all over the Nilgiris.