What is Attukal Pongala, the largest gathering of women in world?
The Attukal Pongala will be celebrated on February 25 this year in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram.
spirituality Feb 21 2024
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10-day long celebration
The ten-day-long celebration commences in the Malayalam month of Makaram-Kumbham (Feb - March) on the Karthika star.
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Kappukettu ceremony
The festival commences with the musical rendering of the story of the Goddess (Kannaki Charitam) during the "Kappukettu ceremony.
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Who is Attukal Bhagavathy?
Attukal Bhagavathy is believed to be the divinised form of Kannaki, the famous heroine of Chilapathikaram, written by Elenkovadikal, the Tamil Poet.
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Largest gathering of women
A festival that has figured in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the single largest gathering of women for a religious activity.
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What is Pongala, the offering to Bhagavathy?
Pongala (literally means to boil over) is a ritualistic offering of a sweet dish, consisting of rice porridge, sweet brown molasses, coconut gratings, nuts and raisins.
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Significance of Pongala offering
Goddess Attukal Devi is believed to fulfill their wishes and provide prosperity and can attain salvation.