Kallakkurichi (TN): Transpersons perform the rituals during the Chithirai festival at Koothandavar temple near Ulundurpet in Kallakurichi district of Tamil Nadu. Thousands of transpersons from various parts of the country congregate at Koovagam to mark this event.
Transpersons celebrate Chithirai festival at Koovagam temple
Thousands of transpersons from various parts of the country congregate at Koovagam to mark this event.
Transpersons celebrates Chithirai festival at Koovagam temple
As part of the rituals, they get thalior mangalsutrafrom the priests (symbolically marrying Lord Aravan). Singing and dancing and car processions follow. Transpersons not only from Tamil Nadu but also from various states including Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi and Kerala take part in the rituals.