Key Highlights
- May this auspicious day bring prosperity and good health in everyone’s lives.
- May the spirit of harmony and togetherness be furthered in society.” Attukal Pongala, celebrated annually in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is one of the largest congregations of women devotees in the world.
- The festival is dedicated to Attukal Bhagavathy, worshipped at the renowned Attukal Bhagavathy Temple.
- On this day, millions of women gather to prepare the ritual offering known as ‘Pongala’ – a sweet dish made of rice, jaggery and coconut – as a symbol of devotion and gratitude.
- The festival is widely regarded as a celebration of feminine strength and devotion, often described as a living embodiment of “Nari Shakti.” It has earned recognition for drawing one of the largest assemblies of women for a religious event.
