Kerala |
Travel though the relaxed and laid back atmosphere of
the Kerala cities or indulge in some eco friendly tourism activities on a leisurely pace. |
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Chettikulangara Bharani |
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Chettikulagara Bharanai Temple, the famous temple dedicated to the awesome Goddess Bhagavathi is about 5 kms from Kayamkulam. The important festival here occurs on the Bharani asterism in February/ March. ![]() |
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Celebration Trends And Rituals The main
rituals of the festival are the 'Kuthiyottam' and 'Kettukazcha'. The
'Kuthiyottam' features a procession of young boys who have observed
rigorous ritual penance. |
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Celebration Preparations & Decorations Traditional
drums, music and glittering ornamental parasols accompany this
procession of boys who dance in a trance. |