Devi
Attukal Bhagavathy Temple
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · Attukal Amma (Bhagavathy / Devi)
About Attukal Bhagavathy Temple
Attukal Bhagavathy Temple holds the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of women at a single religious event — over 3 million women participate in the annual Pongala festival, cooking simultaneously in the streets.
Darshan Information
🙏 Main Deity
Attukal Amma (Bhagavathy / Devi)
🙏 Secondary Deity
Kiratha Murthy
🏛️ Spiritual Category
Devi
🕐 Darshan Timings
4:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
⏱ Typical Duration
45 minutes
🪔 Special Puja
Attukal Pongala (February/March — world record)
🔔 Important Rituals
Attukal Pongala — millions of women cook pongal simultaneously
👔 Dress Code
Traditional Indian attire
📅 Best Visit Time
October – March; Pongala festival
🎫 Entry Fee
Free
Getting There
Nearest Railway Station
Trivandrum Central (2 km)
Nearest Airport
Trivandrum International Airport (4 km)
Distance from City
In Thiruvananthapuram city
Parking
Limited (urban location)
Food & Stay
Ideal Base City
Thiruvananthapuram
Food Options
Good restaurants in Trivandrum
Visitor Tips
The Pongala festival (February/March) is a once-in-a-lifetime visual experience.
🎉 Festivals & Events
Pongala — 3+ million women cooking simultaneously — Guinness record.
👴 Senior Citizen Notes
Urban temple, flat and accessible.
⚠️ Important Notes
Pongala festival brings millions of women — city-wide event. Roads blocked. Plan well in advance.
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Quick Info
Darshan Timings
4:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Typical Duration
45 minutes
Entry Fee
Free
State
Kerala
Location
Thiruvananthapuram
Ideal Base City
Thiruvananthapuram
Senior Friendly
Yes
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