Koothandavar Temple-- The Unique Transgender Festival in Tamil Nadu
Koovagam is a very special festival that centers on the transgender community. The focal point of this eighteen-day celebration is the "Koothandavar Temple," situated in Koovagam village. In Koovagam, Tamil Nadu, India, this annual celebration held in honor of the mythological figure, Iravan. Based on the Hindu Calendar, these dates occur in March/April, which is the month of Chaitra. We will talk about this festival today, including its back story, interesting facts, and a ton of other information. So, let’s get started… History behind Koothandavar Temple The history of the Koothandavar Temple, also called the Koovagam Koothandavar Temple, is as follows: It is situated in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district's Ulundhurpettai Taluk. The temple honors Iravan, also called Koothandavar, who is thought to be Arjuna's son from the Mahabharata. The temple was constructed in the eleventh century during the Chola dynasty. It is well-known for the yearly transgender ...