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Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Koovagam festival celebrates transgender identity and the legend of aravan
In the Mahabharata , when the five Pandavas decided to sacrifice Aravan to ensure victory over the Kauravas in battle, Aravan expressed his wish to marry. No one stepped forward, knowing Aravan would be sacrificed the next day. According to legend, Lord Krishna transformed into a woman and married year, Koovagam village in Kallakurichi district comes alive with the Koothandavar temple festival , which, over 18 days, commemorates the epic battle between the Pandavas and Kauravas. Thousands of transgender people come together at the temple dedicated to Koothandavar (Aravan), the son of Tuesday, the penultimate day, devotees donned elaborate costumes, wore their favourite jewellery, and queued up at the temple to have their thalis tied, marking their symbolic marriage. On Wednesday, the final day of the festival, devotees broke their thalis and bangles, wiped off their sindoor, and mourned the sacrifice of their husband, Koothandavar, before taking a holy dip in the lake.A beauty contest was also held as part of the festival. "I'm fortunate to have been accepted by my parents, and it's something I hope for others as well," says S Renuga, crowned Miss Koovagam 2025. The 24-year-old model from Chennai, originally from Tirunelveli, says though she missed out on the title the previous year, she was determined to win this your feedback with name and address to
News18
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Actor Vishal Rushed To Hospital After Collapsing On Stage, Discharged After Checkup
Tamil actor Vishal collapsed on stage at an event in Tamil Nadu on May 11. He was hospitalised and later discharged after a checkup. Tamil actor Vishal was rushed to the hospital after he collapsed on the stage at an event in Tamil Nadu on the night on May 11. He was soon discharged after a thorough checkup. The audience at the event and his fans expressed their concern over Vishal's health on social media. Vishal was the chief guest at a beauty pageant called Miss Koovagam 2025, hosted on Sunday night for the transgender community. As the event unfolded, Vishal lost consciousness and fell down on the stage. The event organisers and fans quickly rushed to his aid, helping Vishal regain consciousness. Former minister K Ponmudi, who was present at the event, ensured that the actor was promptly taken to the hospital for further medical care. The actor has yet to issue a statement. The incident left fans worried as it marks his second health scare this year. In January, Vishal attended the pre-release event of his film Madha Gaja Raja, when fans noticed that he wasn't in the best of his health. They saw that the actor was even struggling to stand straight, trembling on the stage due to his health woes. Soon after, Vishal addressed fans' concerns and revealed that he had been suffering from a fever. The actor further reassured his well-wishers that he is doing well now. 'I recently had a common fever, and I'm completely recovered now. There were false rumours claiming I wouldn't be able to work for three or six months, but none of it is true," he shared in a statement. For the unversed, Vishal's Madha Gaja Raja was first slated for release in 2013. However, it faced numerous delays, mainly due to financial and legal problems. It finally released after 12 years, on January 12, 2025. Helmed by Sundar C, the film also starred Anjali and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar in pivotal roles. First Published: May 12, 2025, 14:32 IST
India Today
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Actor Vishal hospitalised after collapsing on stage, later discharged
Popular Tamil actor Vishal collapsed during an event in Tamil Nadu on Sunday, May 11. In videos circulating online, the actor is seen fainting on stage during an event in Villupuram. He was quickly rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment and is currently in stable was attending the event as the Chief Guest in Koovagam village, as part of Miss Koovagam 2025, an annual celebration organised for the transgender community. During the festivities, he suddenly lost consciousness and collapsed on stage. Fans and event organisers immediately provided first aid, after which he regained consciousness. Former minister K. Ponmudi ensured he was taken to the hospital for immediate medical to reports, Vishal had only consumed juice prior to the event, which may have contributed to his condition. Earlier in January, the actor had battled dengue. Despite running a fever, he appeared at a promotional event for his film 'Madha Gaja Raja', where he seemed visibly unwell and needed assistance to stand. A video of him trembling while holding a mic left fans deeply concerned about his Vishal addressed the rumors about his condition, reassuring fans with a statement: "There were false rumours claiming I wouldn't be able to work for three or six months, but none of it is true."Madha Gaja Raja, originally slated for release in 2013, finally hit theatres in January this year.
Indian Express
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Tamil actor Vishal collapses on stage during an event, rushed to hospital
Tamil actor Vishal faced a health scare in Monday, May 11, as he suddenly collapsed on the stage during a public event in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu. He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment and is stable now. The unexpected turn of events worries fans present at the event and many attendees even expressed their concern on social media. Vishal was present as the chief guest at a cultural in Koovagam village. As a part of the Tamil month festival, a beauty pageant called Miss Koovagam 2025 was organised on Sunday night for the transgender community. While the celebrations were going on, Vishal unexpectedly lost consciousness and fell on the stage. The event organisers and fans provided instant first aid and he regained consciousness. Former minister K. Ponmudi, who was also attending the event, assured Vishal's transfer to the hospital for medical treatment. This incident has left everyone stressed about the actor's health as it followed another health scare, after his recovery from dengue in January, this year. During the pre-release event of his film Madha Gaja Raja, Vishal's health didn't look best to fans. Despite suffering from a viral fever, he attended the event, looking visibly unwell and requiring help to even stand straight. A clip from the event surfaced on social media and went viral, showing him trembling while holding the mic. ALSO READ | Vishal's directorial debut Thupparivaalan 2 to go on floors next month Vishal addressed these concerns and shared that he had been suffering from a fever, reassuring fans he is doing well now. 'I recently had a common fever, and I'm completely recovered now. There were false rumors claiming I wouldn't be able to work for three or six months, but none of it is true,' he said, in his statement. Meanwhile, his film Madha Gaja Raja was helmed by Sundar C. Along with Vishal, it also starred Anjali and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar. The movie was earlier scheduled to hit the theatres in 2013, but it faced several delays due to financial and legal problems and was then finally slated for release on January 12, 2025.
