Chembuthara Makara Chowa is an auspicious day which falls on the first Tuesday of
Makara Masam (Makaram Month) as per traditional calendar followed in
Kerala. Makara Chowa 2014 date is January 21. The day is of great
significance in Goddess Bhagavati (Shakti) temples in Kerala. It is an
important date at the Kodungallurkavu Bhagawathy temple in Chemhuthara and hundreds of devotees offer prayers on the day here. A large parade of more than 40 elephants in front of Bhagawathy with Idol of Bhagawarthy carried by one of the elephant in the center and percussion music.
