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Attukal Bhagavati (Temple Form)

अट्टुकल् भगवती
Also known as: Attukal Bhagavatī, Pongala Devi, Kerala Mother

About

The presiding deity of the Attukal Temple in Kerala, known for the Attukal Pongala festival, which holds the Guinness record for the largest gathering of women. Represents the goddess of compassion, prosperity, and women's devotion.

Attributes

PongalaWomen's devotionKeralaCompassion

Symbols

LionTrishulaPongala potLamp
Consort
Shiva
Vahana (Mount)
Lion

Associated Mantras

Om Attukal Bhagavatyai Namaḥ
Attukal Stotram

Festivals

Attukal PongalaNavaratri

Scriptures

Temple legendsDevi Mahatmya

Regions Worshipped

AttukalKeralaSouth India

Iconography

Seated on lion. Holds trishula and lotus. Crowned, three-eyed. Compassionate, motherly expression.