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Chettikulangara Bharani, also known as Kumbha Bharani, is a grand festival celebrated at Chettikulangara Devi Temple in Alappuzha district. The festival takes place on the day of the Bharani Nakshatra in the Malayalam month of Kumbham (February\u2013March). The key highlights of the festival are Kuthiyottam, a ritualistic offering where young boys undergo rigorous fasting and training before performing a symbolic martial dance, and Kettukazhcha, an awe-inspiring procession featuring massive, vibrantly decorated temple structures resembling chariots, horses, and effigies. The festival\u2019s cultural and historical significance has earned it a place under UNESCO\u2019s consideration for Intangible Cultural Heritage status, further highlighting its uniqueness and importance in Kerala\u2019s rich traditions.<\/p>\n

Contact Details: Chettikulangara Temple, +914792346600
\nLocation: Alappuzha
\nNearest Airport:\u00a0Cochin International Airport<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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