The Kavadi Festival at Tiruchendur's Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple is one of Tamil Nadu's most stunning events. Lord Murugan is the temple's presiding deity. The temple is also one of Lord Murugan's six abodes. Every year, during the Tamil month of Aadi (between July and August), the temple holds a major festival, drawing thousands of devotees from all across the country. The Kavadi celebration combines faith, sacrifice, magnificence, and tradition. The Kavadi refers to the tremendous hardship and sacrifices endured by a devotee in order to dedicate his devotion to Lord Muruga. A kavadi is traditionally a wooden pole with two baskets dangling from it that carries gifts to God.
The Kavadis are adorned with peacock feathers and a plethora of brass bells. Rice, milk, or any other goods committed to the Lord in the devotee's Vow are frequently placed in the two baskets. The Kavadi bearer fasts and restricts himself till the day of the offering. During this event, the Agni Kavadi may be seen, as the devotee must traverse a pit of fiery embers while carrying the Kavadi. The onlookers cheer as the Kavadi bearer marches through the red-hot flames, accompanied by the sound of drums and the smells of burning incense sticks. Every year, tens of thousands of devotees go to the temple to enjoy this amazing event.
Activities:
- Kavadi Aattam
- Agni Kavadi(walking across fuming coal carrying the kavadi on shoulders)
Organized By:
Department of Tourism,
Tourist Officer,
Tourist Office, Collectorate Complex, Ground Floor, Thooththukudi – 628 001.
0461234 1010
How to reach:
The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, which is 83 KMs away.
The nearest convenient railway station is Tiruchendur, which is 2 KMs away.
The nearest major city is Tiruchendur, which is 2KMs away.
Event Details:
Venue Address: Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur ,Thoothukudi-628215.
Date & Time: 9 Aug 2023 - 9 Aug 2023
5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Ticket Information: Free
