Kottankulangara Chamayavilakku

Kottankulangara Chamayavilakku is a unique annual festival held at Kottankulangara Devi Temple in Kerala. During the festival, thousands of male devotees dress in traditional female attire and carry decorated lamps (vilakku) as an offering to Goddess Bhagavathy. The ritual symbolizes devotion and equality before the deity and is celebrated with vibrant processions, music, and cultural performances, attracting devotees and visitors from across the region.