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 residents is tea cultivation. The local language spoken in the area is Badaga, and Athigaratty is celebrated for its 'Ther Abba' (chariot festival) procession, an annual event that draws a large following from across the region.