Get married in the night and break the 'thali' the next morning. This is the essence of the Koothandavar festivalcelebrated by the eunuchs.
pic: 'Miss Koovagam' beauty contest Winner - Ranjitha (center) 1'st runner up - Mudumitha 2nd runner up - Rosie.
The village of Koovagam is next to Ulundurpet taluk in Villupuram district. The Koothandavar temple is situated in this village. This is the only temple for eunuchs, and their family deity is the Koothandavar.
A fifteen day Chitrai festival based on 
No one came forward to marry Rajakumaran. Lord Krishna appeared as a female and married him. The next day he was killed. To signify this, the marriage is held the previous night and breaking of the 'thali' the next morning is done every year as a ritual.
Check the link below for a interesting photo blog on Coovagam by RYAN LOBO
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