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Selection Process: Each family nominates a young, unmarried man to participate.

Preparation Period: For six months, the chosen man follows a strict regimen of consuming cow's blood, butter, and milk to gain weight.

Ceremonial Day: On the festival day, participants, adorned in white mud and ash, walk around a sacred tree, showcasing their size.

Judging Criteria: The man with the largest belly and firm buttocks is declared the winner and honored as a hero.
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Also check out other Festivals in Manjeri.