Koovagam Festival is dedicated to the worship of Aravan at the famous Koothandavar Temple near Villupuram in Tamil Nadu. Koovagam Festival 2021 date is from April 25 to April 27. The marriage takes place April 25. Next day the thali is removed, mourning the death of Aravaan (Koothandavar). It is said that Sri Krishna took the form of Mohini – a female form to marry Aravan who was to be sacrificed before the Mahabharata war.
The festivities begins a fortnight before the two important days mentioned above. Some rituals are held during these days too. The two-week long festival begins on April 13, 2021 and ends on April 27, 2021. Miss Koovagam competition will be held on April 25.
Note on 2021 Koovagam - the festival is regularly observed on Tuesday before Chithirai Pournami (April 27). But the temple sometimes can conduct the ritual on another date. There is no consistency. So it is better to wait for the official temple dates to arrive before booking flight, train and hotels. Confirmed date of the main festival is April 25 to April 27.
Marriage Ceremony - April 26
Mourning of the death of Koothandavar - April 27 morning hours
The festivities begins a fortnight before the two important days mentioned above. Some rituals are held during these days too. The two-week long festival begins on April 13, 2021 and ends on April 27, 2021. Miss Koovagam competition will be held on April 25.
Note on 2021 Koovagam - the festival is regularly observed on Tuesday before Chithirai Pournami (April 27). But the temple sometimes can conduct the ritual on another date. There is no consistency. So it is better to wait for the official temple dates to arrive before booking flight, train and hotels. Confirmed date of the main festival is April 25 to April 27.
Koovagam Festival 2021 Dates
Beauty Contest - Miss Koovagam - April 25Marriage Ceremony - April 26
Mourning of the death of Koothandavar - April 27 morning hours
The festival observed on the Tuesday before Chithirai Pournami or the full moon day in Chaitra month.
Thousands of transgender, homosexuals, and eunuchs participate in the festival.
The festival includes the marriage of Iravan and his sacrifice. On the final day, an effigy of Koothandavar (Iravan) is burned – symbolically his sacrifice.
Koovagam Village is located around 30 KM from Villupuram in Tamil Nadu.
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Koovagam Village is located around 30 KM from Villupuram in Tamil Nadu.
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