Kottankulangara Sri Bhagavathy Temple

About Kottankulangara Sri Bhagavathy Temple:

Kottankulagara Amma is famously known as the Mother who answers the call of her devotees. Countless pilgrims irrespective of caste creed and colour reach the shrine. The benevolent look of Goddess unfolds a thousand lotus flowers of real bhakthi in the minds of devotees. Chanting of Her names and mantras destroys the feelings of ignorance and pride like the flames of fire that overcomes the darkness. Many are the miracles that we see right in front of the Goddess.The temple features an unusual ritual where hundreds of sturdy men dress up as comely females. This ritual is a votive offering to goddess Bhagavathy , the deity of the temple. In this unique ritual called Chamaya Vilakku (makeup lamp), the ‰ÛÏdamsels" come to the temple at night in a long procession holding lighted lamps in their hands. The ritual is held during March end every year.