പൊങ്കാല - സ്ത്രീകൾ ഭഗവതിക്ക് സമർപ്പിക്കുന്ന പവിത്രമായ വഴിപാട്
Ponkala, meaning “to boil over,” is a sacred offering made primarily by women, in which they prepare a sweet dish of rice, jaggery, and coconut in clay pots. This offering is cooked in open hearths arranged in and around the temple premises.
Thousands of women participate in this ritual, symbolizing pure devotion and the blessings of Goddess Bhagavathy. The festival transforms the entire temple area into a sea of devotion, as women of all ages gather, chant prayers, and prepare their offerings in unity and faith. The boiling over of the pot is seen as a sign of prosperity and divine grace. The ritual concludes with the sanctification of the Ponkala by temple priests, and the devotees take home their blessed offerings.The Ponkala Mahotsavam is not only a celebration of womanhood and faith but also a powerful expression of spiritual strength and collective devotion.
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Pongala Thiruvalathur Sree Randumoorthi Temple Images


