Kottankulangara Chamayavilakku | Traditional festival | Kollam

For more info: https://www.keralatourism.org/event/kottangkulangara-chamayavilakku/13/ Dates: 24 March 2026 - 25 March 2026 Kottankulangara Chamayavilakku is a distinctive and colorful festival celebrated at the Kottankulangara Devi Temple in Chavara, Kollam district. The most striking feature of the festival is the Chamayavilakku ritual, during which men adorn themselves in traditional women’s attire—such as sarees, half-sarees, or classical dance costumes—and participate in a ceremonial procession carrying traditional oil lamps. Accompanied by vibrant temple music and traditional orchestras, the procession forms a dazzling and memorable spectacle that attracts large numbers of devotees and visitors. The transformation of men into elegantly dressed female figures, each bearing a lamp as they proceed toward the temple, creates a fascinating and visually captivating scene. This festival harmoniously combines devotion, heritage, and a strong sense of community. By symbolically transcending conventional gender roles in an expression of faith and cultural identity, Kottankulangara Chamayavilakku stands out as a remarkable celebration within Kerala’s rich and diverse traditions. #KottankulangaraChamayavilakku #Chavara #ChamayavilakkuFestival #Kollam #TraditionalFestival You can subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmiF2GcrQwFeiTdnKJ_023A Visit https://www.keralatourism.org/ for the latest updates on Kerala