Maha Saraswathi (Goddess of Knowledge), Maha Lakshmi (Goddess of Wealth), and Kali/Durga/Parvathy (Goddess of Power). The temple is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
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Attukal Bhagavathy Temple
Attukal Amma, venerated as the ultimate protector and destroyer, is commonly linked to Kannaki, the legendary heroine from Ilanko Adikal's epic 'Silapathikaram'.
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History
Temple’s history links to Kannaki from the Tamil epic Silapathikaram. After cursing Madurai, she appeared by the Killi River, leading the Mulluveetil family to build the temple.
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Specialty of the Temple
Known as the "Sabarimala of Women," it is renowned for its remarkable architecture, which beautifully combines elements of both Kerala & Tamil Nadu design traditions.
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Architecture
The temple showcases the Dasavatara of Lord Vishnu, with the southern gopura depicting Dakshayaga and scenes from Kannaki’s story.
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Attukal Pongala
Attukal Pongala is a world-renowned festival where over three million women gather annually, earning a Guinness World Record. It takes place over ten days in Makaram-Kumbham.
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What is Pongala?
Pongala, made with rice, jaggery, coconut, and ghee in earthen pots, is offered in devotion, believed to bring blessings, prosperity, and fulfill wishes.