13-05-2025
Renuka of Tirunelveli crowned Miss Koovagam at annual Koothandavar festival in Villupuram
Renuka, a transgender from Tirunelveli, was crowned Miss Koovagam at a pageant held in Villupuram on Monday night in connection with the annual Koothandavar festival.
Organised by the South India Transgenders Federation along with Tamil Nadu AIDS Control Society, the beauty contest saw as many as 25 entries.
The contest tested the general knowledge and social awareness of the participants. The contestants' contribution to the future of the community was also one of the requirements of the event.
Renuka was declared the title winner and Anjana from Kallakurichi the first runner up. Asthika from Coimbatore was the second runner up. They were crowned by P. Mohanambal, president of the South India Transgenders Federation.
The 18-day festival at the Koothandavar temple, attracts hundreds of transpersons, from various parts of the country every year, on an occasion that celebrates transgenders.
The festivities will conclude with a car procession on Wednesday.
