Kettukazhcha !

Kettukazhcha is the most marvelous visual spectacle of Central Kerala  (Alappuzha, Kollam, Thiruvananthapuram). The festival dedicated to Goddess Shakti is celebrated across Kerala in different districts.

The preparations of Kettukazhcha starts from the day of Shivrathri and a week after Shivrathri there will come Ashwathy Nakshatram day ; On this day Kettukazhcha is celebrated.

Today is the Kettukazhcha festival - Feb 24 2023.

Lets explore how is  Kettukazhcha conducted in my Home Town. Pictures taken from my 2019 Trip (Prior to Pandemic).

Karthikapally - Haripad is my home town located in Alappuzha District - Haripad is a tourist place and is known as the LAND OF ARTS / DANCE AND DRAMA.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haripad

My family premise.

Karthikapally - Haripad Kettukazhcha !