Andhra Pradesh: People dress up as people in this town for Holi celebrations

The two-day activities begin with Kama Dahanam, when men don jackets and outfits to ward off bad fortune.

Guy dressed in a blouse for Holi activities.

In Santhekudlur town in the Andhra Pradesh-Kurnool city, which shares a boundary with Karnataka, people adorned outfits, Salwar Kurta, and jewelry for two-day christmas celebrations and prayed to the god and goddess of like Manmatha and Rathi.

The two-day activities begin with Rathotsavam, which is held in the church and where men don coats and blouses to ward off bad fortune. According to the community, this process has been around for a long time because it is regarded as a significant component of their overall well-being. According to rituals, devotees even offer silk clothing to the gods.

A priest explained the custom by stating that it is believed by the locals that kamadeva may love the couples with happiness and prosperity if the king is worshipped by males in women’s clothing on the event of Holi.