A sea of hearths, prayers on the boil: Devotee lines stretch nearly 10km as Kerala's Attukal Pongala records highest post-pandemic turnout
TNN / Mar 04, 2026, 10:33 (IST)
Thousands of women devotees transformed Thiruvananthapuram into a sea of hearths for the annual Attukal Pongala, with the ritual extending over 10km. The ceremony, marked by spiritual fervor and the aroma of offerings, saw a massive turnout, including prominent personalities and a helicopter flower shower. The event concluded smoothly with extensive arrangements for devotees.