Kottankulangara Devi Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy, located in Chavara, a small town in the Kollam district of Kerala, India. The temple is famous for its annual festival, Kottankulangara Chamayavilakku, which is celebrated in the month of February/March every year. The festival attracts thousands of devotees from all over the state and beyond. In which thousands of male devotees dress-up as females and celebrate the festival. The origin of the Kottankulangara Devi Temple dates back to the 12th century, and it is believed to have been established by the Chera king, Kulashekhara Varman. According to legend, the temple was built to commemorate the victory of the king over the demon, Kottankulangara, who was terrorizing the region. The temple is known for its unique tradition of allowing only women to perform the main rituals and ceremonies. The priestess of the temple, known as the Malikapurathamma, is chosen from among the women of the community and hold...
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