Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Ponninchingam

Mandaram flower




















Welcome 1187.Attukalpongala wishes all the readers a happy and prosperous new year

Friday, August 5, 2011

Niraputhari at Attukal temple



The Niraputhari day at Attukal

Devotees getting the rice stalk from the temple counter


A young devotee with the Niraputhari

























The Niraputhari that announces the commencing of harvest season and symbolises plentititude and prosperity was celelebrated with rituals at the Attukal temple at 6 AM in the morning. A number of devotees gathered to worship Attukal Amma, to pray for prosperity and blessings.

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Online registration of Kuthiyottam for
2012 Attukal Pongala festival

The online registration of Kuthiyottam for 2012 Attukal Pongala festival to be held on March 2012 will begin at 10 AM on 17 August 2011 (1 Chingom 1187). More details can be found at the temple website http://www.attukal.org/. Contact numbers are 0471-2463130 / 456456. Online registration can be done also through the temple trust office.

Kuthiyottam - file photo