
Attukal Bhagavathy Temple: The Sabarimala of Women

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Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram holds the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of women for a religious activity. The primary festival, Attukal Pongala, sees millions of women cooking offerings in earthen pots on the streets.
Planning for Pongala? Use the Trilok App to see the city map of designated cooking spots.
Significance: Kannaki
- The Legend: The Goddess is considered to be Kannaki, the heroine of the Tamil epic Silappathikaram.
- Women Only: While men can visit, the major rituals are dominated by women, earning it the title "Sabarimala of Women."
Location & How to Reach
- Address: Attukal, Manacaud, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Distance: 2 km from the Padmanabhaswamy Temple.
Trilok App Tip: The temple architecture is stunning with intricate sculptures. Use the Trilok App gallery to view the Gopuram details.
Temple Timings
- Opening Hours: 5:00 AM – 12:30 PM 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Celebrate Womanhood with Trilok
- Pongala Date: Get the confirmed date and auspicious time for lighting the Pongala hearth on the app.
- Live Stream: Watch the massive festival live on the app.
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