Chettikulangara Kumbha Bharani

Chettikulangara Kumbha Bharani is a festival celebrated every year at the Chettikulangara Devi Temple, Chettikulangara, Alappuzha district, Kerala. It is held in the month of February or March, the date being determined according to the Malayalam Calendar. Chettikulangara Bharani in the Bharani nakshatra in the Malayalam month of Kumbha and hence the name Kumbha Bharani. Kuthiyottam and Kettukazhcha are the highlights of the festival. The festival is under consideration to be bestowed with the Intangible Cultural Heritage status by UNESCO.

Chettikulangara Kumbha Bharani
Configuration of the floats including temple cars and effigies from the 13 provinces
StatusActive
GenreFestival
Date(s)Bharani Nakshatra in the Malayalam Calendar month of Kumbham (Feb/Mar accordingly)
FrequencyAnnually
VenueChettikulangara Devi Temple
Location(s)Chettikulangara
Alappuzha District, Kerala
Coordinates9.227°N 76.517°E / 9.227; 76.517
CountryIndia
InauguratedEarly 19th century
Previous event7 March 2022
Next event25 February 2023
Organised bySree Devi Vilasom Hindumatha Convention
WebsiteChettikulangara.org
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