Attukal Pongala: 8 things to know

Attukal Pongala which has entered the Guinness Book of World Records is an annual festival of Attukal temple in Kerala’s state capital – Thiruvananthapuram. During the festivity women from various parts of the nation and abroad converge in Thiruvananthapuram to offer Pongala to the presiding deity.

On the 23rd of February this year, more than 40 lakh women devotees, regardless of their caste or affiliation with any faith, are expected to assemble in the streets of Thiruvananthapuram for taking part in the mega event.

Here are 8 things one has to know before Attukal Pongala.

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Close to 40 lakh devotees are expected to take part in the annual festivity this year. Usually the hearths for preparing Pongala are set up in 12 kilometer radius around the temple. Every main street, every lane, every pavement of the city will be occupied by devotees on the day festivity. Normally, residents of Thituvananthapuram will not venture out of their houses on that day.