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Thol Pavai Koothu captivates people in Kil Kotagiri Navratri festival
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News18•19-10-2026, 09:06
Thol Pavai Koothu captivates people in Kil Kotagiri Navratri festival
- •The Navratri festival was celebrated in a grand manner for nine days at the residence of Mrs. Amirthavalli Ammal in Anna Nagar, Kil Kotagiri, Nilgiris district.
- •Special prayers and worship were offered to Goddess Durga for the first three days, Mahalakshmi for the next three days, and Saraswati Devi for the final three days.
- •The origin history of Navratri was narrated through a traditional leather puppet show known as Thol Pavai Koothu, which was a major highlight.
- •The event featured folk songs, bhajans, Gummi songs, and children's performances, promoting devotion, traditional arts, and social unity.
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The Navratri festival was celebrated in a grand manner for nine days at the residence of Mrs. Amirthavalli Ammal in Anna Nagar, Kil Kotagiri, Nilgiris district.
During the nine-day festival, worship was conducted for Durga Devi for the first three days, Mahalakshmi for the next three days, and Saraswati Devi for the final three days.
The history of the origin of Navratri was narrated through traditional Thol Pavai Koothu, which is a leather puppet show that added a special touch to the celebration.
