Christmas Carol and Santa Claus Join Ayyappa Bhajan in Kottayam Kumarakom; Viral Video Symbolizes Religious Harmony

Kottayam: What if a Christmas carol song like ‘Yahoodiyayile Oru Gramathil’ resonated from a place where Ayyappa Bhajan songs were supposed to be heard, on a beautiful Christmas night? Such a heartwarming scene from Kottayam’s Kumarakom is now winning hearts on social media.

The carol team, upon arriving at the bhajan pandal, was warmly welcomed by the Ayyappa devotees. As the carolers sang, the bhajan group joined them with rhythmic accompaniments. The traditional musical instruments used for bhajan, now accompanying the carol song, filled the entire area with a festive spirit.

A large group, including children and adults, celebrated this moment by dancing and clapping along with the carol. This video, which went viral on social media within moments, is being hailed as a symbol of Kerala’s religious harmony.

Many are sharing the video with the caption, ‘This is the real Kerala.’ Such scenes, where people unite irrespective of caste or religion, convey a profound message to our nation.