Ever imagined a man changing his gender by putting an attire and looks like a woman? The Devi Temple in Kottamkulakara in Kollam district in Kerala has a tradition called the Chamayavilakku festival where during the festival night, men turn women holds traditional lamps, walk in procession to the temple to the accompaniment of traditional orchestras.

Men from across the state wear saree, jewellery and makeup and take part in this unique festival of Kollam district.

Netizens are stunned about the information as IRAS officer Ananth Rupanagudi shared a picture of a man dressed up as a woman during the Chamayavilakku festival.

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His tweet read, “The Devi Temple in Kottamkulakara in Kollam district in Kerala has a tradition called the Chamayavilakku festival. This festival is celebrated by men who are dressed as women. The above picture is that of the man who won the first prize for the make up In the contest. #festival.”

Twitter users have also shared the video of the festival which shows many men who cannot get recognize in the saree and makeup.