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Procession of Aranan Swamy.
An effigy of the lord Aravan is made and placed on a chariot, It is taken around the village by the people of the village or the devotees.
The effigy is 20 feet tall, made of wood and covered with straw and straw ropes , decorated by flowers and garlands. the effigy is colourfuly painted and Lord Aravan is made in the form of a brave warrior.
, Koovagam, Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu, India

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Procession of Aranan Swamy.<br />
An effigy of the lord Aravan is made and placed on a chariot, It is taken around the village by the people of the village or the devotees.<br />
The effigy is 20 feet tall, made of wood and covered with straw and straw ropes , decorated by flowers and garlands. the effigy is colourfuly painted and Lord Aravan is made in the form of a brave warrior.<br />
, Koovagam, Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu, India