Attukal Pongala, one of the world’s largest women-led religious gatherings, will be celebrated on March 3, 2026 at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The festival aligns with Pooram Nakshatra, with lakhs of women devotees offering Pongala to Goddess Attukal Bhagavathy, marking a deeply spiritual and culturally significant event.
The revered Attukal Pongala festival will be observed on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Kerala. Known as the “Women’s Sabarimala,” this unique celebration draws millions of women devotees who prepare the sacred Pongala offering—rice cooked with jaggery and coconut—to seek blessings from Goddess Attukal Bhagavathy, worshipped as Devi Kannagi.
The festival coincides with Pooram Nakshatra, enhancing its spiritual merit. According to temple authorities, the Pooram Nakshatra begins at 7:31 AM on March 3, 2026 and ends at 7:39 AM on March 4, 2026, making March 3 the auspicious day for Pongala.
Key Highlights
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Festival Date: March 3, 2026 (Tuesday)
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Pooram Nakshatra Timings: Begins 7:31 AM (Mar 3) – Ends 7:39 AM (Mar 4)
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Main Venue: Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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Significance: Largest women-led religious gathering, offering Pongala to Goddess Attukal Bhagavathy
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Cultural Impact: Symbol of devotion, empowerment, and spiritual unity
Attukal Pongala continues to be a defining cultural and spiritual event, showcasing Kerala’s rich traditions and the power of collective devotion.
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