Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, Attukal, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
A large women-led ritual gathering around Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram.
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Festival dates
2027 edition
2027 edition: 20 February 2027
Usually February or March; exact dates follow the temple calendar.
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Attukal Pongala is a major ritual event where large numbers of women prepare offerings in streets surrounding the temple. For photographers, it offers a powerful study of scale, devotion, ritual preparation, smoke, fire, colour and human connection. Respectful behaviour and non-intrusive photography are essential.
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Attukal Pongala is a major ritual event where large numbers of women prepare offerings in streets surrounding the temple. For photographers, it offers a powerful study of scale, devotion, ritual preparation, smoke, fire, colour and human connection. Respectful behaviour and non-intrusive photography are essential.
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