| Chettikulangara Kumbha Bharani | |
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| Status | Active |
| Genre | Festival |
| Date(s) | Bharani Nakshatra in the Malayalam Calendar month of Kumbham (Feb/Mar accordingly) |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Venue | Chettikulangara Devi Temple |
| Location(s) | Chettikulangara Alappuzha District, Kerala |
| Coordinates | 9°13′37″N 76°31′01″E / 9.227°N 76.517°E |
| Country | India |
| Inaugurated | Early 19th century |
| Previous event | 7 March 2022 |
| Next event | 25 February 2023 |
| Organised by | Sree Devi Vilasom Hindumatha Convention |
| Website | Chettikulangara.org |
Chettikulangara Kumbha Bharani is a festival celebrated every year at the Chettikulangara Devi Temple, Chettikulangara, Alappuzha district, Kerala.[1] 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.[2]
- ^ "Kumba Bharani". Archived from the original on 9 March 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
- ^ DENNIS MARCUS MATHEW (18 February 2010). "Chettikulangara Kumbha Bharani festival hopes for UNESCO honour". The Hindu. Alappuzha. Retrieved 11 March 2014.