Attukal Bhagavathy Temple
Sree Bhadrakali (Attukalamma)
Attukal, Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
About
Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram is renowned for the Attukal Pongala, when millions of women gather to cook the ritual offering — a Guinness-recorded congregation. The Goddess is worshipped as a benevolent mother.
Poojas & offerings
Book an offering to be performed and receive prasadam.
Vazhipadu
Pongala Vazhipadu
Sponsoring the ritual Pongala offering in the devotee's name.
Seva
Bhagavathi Seva
Devotional seva invoking Attukalamma for family wellbeing.
Vazhipadu
Chuttuvilakku
Lighting the rows of lamps around the sanctum in the devotee's name.
Vazhipadu
Thaalappoli
Traditional lamp-and-offering vazhipadu to the Goddess.
Opening hours
- Morning darshan04:00 – 12:00
- Evening darshan17:00 – 20:00
Dress code
Traditional attire. Men: mundu (bare-chested in the sanctum where required). Women: saree, set-mundu or salwar.
Temple guidelines
Only Hindus are permitted inside the sanctum. Photography is prohibited inside the temple.