Aathiyandal

Athiyandal is a village in Tirukkoyilur, Taluk in Kallakurichi district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

Three richly decorated chariots, resembling temple structures, are pulled through the streets.

Generally, a mass assembly of large a number of related family members is organized during the spring for a period of 2 to 3 days.

The Koothu performers dance and recite songs and narrations, which often end with moral quotes.

The village has three distinct periods of rainfall: The normal annual rainfall in the village is about 945 mm (37.2 in), about 48% of which falls during the North East monsoon, and 32% during the South West monsoon.