As dusk settles over the Chammanad Devi Temple, the night is set ablaze with the vibrant energy of the festival. Drums resonate, their rhythm echoing the pulse of tradition as they herald the commencement of sacred festivities. Elephants, caparisoned in ornate headdresses, stand as grand sentinels amidst a sea of devotees, symbolizing the spiritual reverence and historical significance of this age-old celebration.