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Attukal Bhagavati

अट्टुकल् भगवती
Also known as: Attukal Bhagavati, Attukal Devi, Pongala Goddess

About

The presiding goddess 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

CompassionProsperityWomen's devotionPongala festival

Symbols

PongalaLionLampTrishula
Consort
Shiva
Vahana (Mount)
Lion

Associated Mantras

Om Attukal Bhagavatyai Namaḥ
Attukal Stotram

Festivals

Attukal PongalaNavaratri

Scriptures

Temple legends

Regions Worshipped

Kerala (Attukal temple)South India

Iconography

Seated on lion. Holds trishula, sword, and lotus. Crowned, with three eyes. Compassionate yet powerful expression.