1008 ‘Thiruvillakku’ festival will be held in CBE on June 10

The 1008 ‘Thiruvillaku’ festival will take place at CODISSIA trade fair centre in the city on June 10, seeking prosperity, and intelligence for children. 
About 51 women who have excelled in various fields, will be honoured with ‘Mahasakthi’ award during the ceremony.
The festival’s logo was released at a press conference on Wednesday. The event was attended by Perur Adheenam Shanthalinga Maruthachala Adigalar, Siravai Aatheenam Kumaragurupara Swamigal, Avinashi Vasiser Madalayam Sri La Sri Kamatchi Das Swamigal, Thenseri Aadheenam Muthu Sivaramasamy Adigalar, Coimbatore Kamatchipuram Aadheenam Sakthasree Panchalingeswara Swamigal, and Coimbatore KG Hospital founder G. Bhaktavatchalam participated and graced the occasion.
Organizers said that 16 different types of gifts including silk sarees, and silver coins will be given to women participating in the event. Though the event is free for everyone to participate, women need to register in advance. 
More than 3,000 people are expected to participate in the event, food and transportation arrangements have been made.