The Kottankulangara temple in Chavara, near Kollam, is renowned for its unique festival. Here, hundreds of men dress up as beautiful women and come to the temple at night, holding the chamaya vilakku (make-up lamp). This is a kind of offering to the presiding deity of the temple - Goddess Bhagavathy. This ritual attracts a great number of people.
Pulikali
Pulikali (puli means leopard and kali means play) is a dance performed by men adorning the costume of leopard. It is performed in different ...
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Sabarimala is a Hindu pilgrimage centre located at the Periyar Tiger Reserve in the Western Ghatmountain ranges of Pathanamthitta District, ... -
Thirumandhamkunnu Temple is a historically significant Hindu temple in Angadipuram near Perintalmanna which is known as the capital city of ... -
Achankovil Temple is in the Kollam district and is in Kerala border. Infront of the temple we can see Achancovil river. Achankovil is an im...