Attukal Pongal

The women prepared a ritualistic offering for Attukal Devi in front of the Secretariat in Thiruvanathapuram where they have been protesting for nearly a month against their abrupt termination.

A record 40 lakh women devotees are expected to take part in the 10-day Attukal Pongala festival that begins at the Attukal Bhagavathi temple in Thiruvananthpuram on Tuesday, officials said.

The women prepared a ritualistic offering for Attukal Devi in front of the Secretariat in Thiruvanathapuram where they have been protesting for nearly a month against their abrupt termination.

A record 40 lakh women devotees are expected to take part in the 10-day Attukal Pongala festival that begins at the Attukal Bhagavathi temple in Thiruvananthpuram on Tuesday, officials said.