Attukal Pongala Mahotsavam 2027 is one of Kerala's most sacred and celebrated temple festivals, held at the renowned Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram. Observed with immense devotion during the Malayalam month of Kumbham, the 10-day festival attracts lakhs of devotees from across India and around the world.
അറ്റുകാൽ പൊങ്കൽ 2027 അറ്റുകാൽ ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം തിരുവനന്തപുരം| Attukal Pongala 2027 Attukal Bhagavathy Temple Trivandrum
The highlight of the festival is the Attukal Pongala, recognized as one of the world's largest gatherings of women devotees. Women prepare the sacred Pongala offering in earthen pots, praying for peace, prosperity, good health, and the blessings of Goddess Attukal Bhagavathy. The festival also features traditional rituals, devotional ceremonies, cultural performances, music, and dance programs.
The festival is known for its sheer scale with millions of women gathering along streets, roads and open spaces around the temple, turning the city into a vibrant sea of devotion. The ritual begins with the ceremonial lighting of the temple hearth which signifies the start of Pongala. Devotees prepare the Pongala offering using rice, jaggery, coconut, and other traditional ingredients, cooking it in earthen pots on makeshift hearths arranged along the roads and courtyards near the temple. The act of cooking and offering Pongala is considered a highly sacred act believed to bring prosperity, blessings and protection from evil to the devotees and their families.
Apart from the main offering, the festival also features traditional cultural programs, devotional songs and processions that enhance the spiritual ambiance of the event. Women from different parts of Kerala and even abroad gather to participate making it one of the largest gatherings of women for a religious purpose anywhere in the world. The festival is not only a religious event but also a celebration of female devotion, unity and community spirit.
Pilgrims and visitors often describe the experience as deeply spiritual and visually mesmerizing, witnessing thousands of women cooking in unison as a mark of their devotion. The festival culminates with the goddess’s blessings and the conclusion of the Pongala offering leaving a lasting impression of faith, tradition, and cultural richness. Attukal Pongala continues to inspire devotion and stands as a symbol of Kerala’s rich heritage and spiritual fervor.
Attukal Pongala Mahotsavam 2027 Schedule
Festival: 14 February 2027 – 23 February 2027
Important Events
• Kappukettu - 14 February 2027 - Time: 11:40 AM
• Aduppu Vettu - Time: 10:00 AM
• Attukal Pongala - 22 February 2027 (Monday)
• Pongala Nivedyam - Time: 2:20 PM
Festival Events
• Kappukettu
• Kudiyiruthu
• Kuthiyottam
• Attukal Pongala
• Kuruthi Tharpanam
• Kappu Azhippu
• Kudiyilakkal
• Thalappoli
• Devotional Music and Dance Programs
The Attukal Pongala Mahotsavam 2027 is a unique celebration of faith, devotion, and cultural heritage, bringing together millions of devotees in a spiritually uplifting atmosphere. The festival symbolizes unity, gratitude, and the divine blessings of Goddess Attukal Bhagavathy for the well-being and prosperity of all devotees.
Temple Location
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Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, Attukal, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695009.
Accessibility
🏙️ Nearest Town / Landmark / Junction: Attukal – 500 M
🚌 Nearest Bus Station: Thiruvananthapuram Central Bus Stand – 2 km
🚂 Nearest Railway Station: Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station – 3 km
✈️ Nearest Airport: Trivandrum International Airport – 6 km
