KOCHI: The Cochin Devaswom Board (CDB) has decided to conduct the Chottanikkara Makam festival on February 26 adhering to Covid protocol. 

A meeting of the CDB and district administration held at Chottanikkara temple decided to limit the festival to the important temple rituals and allow darshan for devotees from 2pm to 10pm. Children below 10 years, elderly people above 60, pregnant women, people who recently recovered from Covid, people with symptoms, those in quarantine and those residing in containment zones will not be permitted to enter the temple. Devotees from other states should produce Covid negative certificate.

Makam in the month of Kumbha is an important day in the Chottanikkara Devi Temple. Legend has it that on the day of Makam, the Goddess arrives at the temple and pours blessings on her grieving devotees. Chottanikkara Makam is today, Friday 26th February.

Those who are late for marriage, those who want high marks in exams, those who suffer from illnesses and those who are afflicted with the disease all believe that having a baby today is a blessing.

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