Events

The Samathuva Pongal Festival was celebrated in Kallakurichi with great enthusiasm and community participation. The celebration highlighted Tamil culture, traditional Pongal customs and the spirit of equality. Farmers, local residents and government representatives participated in the programme. Traditional activities and Pongal celebrations added cultural vibrancy to the event. The festival promoted unity, social harmony and respect for Tamil traditions.

The annual Brahmotsavam at Sri Ulagalantha Perumal Temple was celebrated with traditional religious rituals and colourful processions. The festival featured morning and evening utsavams throughout the celebration period. Special events included vahana processions, Thirukalyana Utsavam and the grand temple chariot procession.

The famous Koovagam Koothandavar Chithirai Festival was held in Koovagam village near Ulundurpet in Kallakurichi District. The eighteen-day festival included traditional rituals, cultural programmes and religious ceremonies. The major celebrations included the symbolic marriage ceremony and the Chithirai chariot procession. Thousands of participants and devotees gathered for the important festival rituals. The event remains an important cultural tradition associated with the history and heritage of Kallakurichi District.