Last month, thousands of men gathered in the southern Indian state of Kerala, at the Kottankulangara Devi Temple. But this wasn’t an everyday temple congregation. The men were dressed to the nines – with their eyebrows plucked, faces full of make up, and donned traditional Indian female attire. They were trying to look as feminine as possible. This is the Indian festival of Chamayavilakku and every year, thousands of men cross-dress to seek blessings of Goddess Bhagavathy, who is believed to ble

1.7K views | The festival is observed for 19 days in March every year, and on the last two days, the men dress up as women, wear sarees, jewellery and makeup. Known as the "Kottankulangara Chamayavilakku" ritual, a make up contest is also organized. #India #kerala #indianfestivals #indiafestival #keralafestival | ETimes Lifestyle | Facebook