Aravan Festival in Coimbatore
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Aravan Festival[1] also known as "Koothandavar Thiruvizha" is festival celebrated in seven places in Coimbatore city such as Vellalore, Thudiyalur, Kurichi, Singanallur, Annur, Vadavalli and Kattampatti since ancient times. It is celebrated for the Aravan, a major character in Hindu epic Mahabarata.[2]
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Aravan Festival | |
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Official name | Aravan Thirukalyana Thiruvizha |
Also called | Koothandavar Thiruvizha |
Observed by | particularly Tamil people in India, |
Significance | Thirukalyanam festival. Celebrating the marriage festival of Aravan and Pongiyammal 15 days long |
Frequency | Annual |
Related to | Aravan and Pongiyammal |
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