Aravan Festival in Coimbatore

Aravan Festival[1] also known as "Aravan 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]

Vellalore Aravan Festival

The festival is celebrated in the month of Margazhi in Vellalore along the banks of Noyyal River and in Darmaraja and Pongaliamman temples.[3]

Annur Aravan Festival

The festival is celebrated in the month of Thai in Annur.[4]

Thudiyalur Aravan Festival

The festival is celebrated in the month of Purattasi in Thudiyalur.[5]

Kurichi Aravan Festival

The festival is celebrated in the month of Aiipasi in Kurichi.[6]

Singanallur Aravan Festival

The festival is celebrated in the month of Karthigai in Singanallur. It is the largest of the seven Aravan festivals in the city. It is termed as "Saathi Nallinakka Thiruvizha" involving the share of over eight communities.[7][8][9]

Kattampatti Aravan Festival

The festival is celebrated in the month of Thai in Kattampatti.[10]

Vadavalli Aravan Festival

The festival is celebrated in the month of Panguni in Vadavalli.[11]

References
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  7. "Aravan Festival in Singanallur". Dinamaalar. 28 December 2016. Retrieved 2022-01-23.
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  10. "Aravan Festival in Kattampatti". Dinamalar. 26 February 2013. Retrieved 2022-01-23.
  11. "Aravan Festival in Vadavalli". Dinamalar. 17 November 2019. Retrieved 2022-01-23.
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