Attukal Bhagavathy Temple
ആറ്റുകാൽ ഭഗവതി ക്ഷേത്രം
Goddess Bhadrakali (Kannaki) · Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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About the temple
Holds the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of women. Prosperity, family well-being, and removal of obstacles.
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 04:30 – 20:30
- Established
- 1000
- Best time to visit
- Early morning or during the evening Deeparadhana.
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Goddess Bhadrakali (Kannaki)GaneshaShivaNagaraja
- Deity form
- Goddess in a benevolent and powerful form
- Religious tradition
- Kerala Tantric
- Sanskrit name
- अट्टुकाल् भगवती मन्दिर
- Also known as
- Sabarimala of Women
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 04:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 05:00 PM - 08:30 PM
- Break timings
- 12:30 PM - 05:00 PM
- Special days
- Open 24 hours during Attukal Pongala festival days.
- Festival timings
- Temple remains open 24 hours on the main Pongala day.
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 05:00
- Midday aarti
- 12:00
- Evening aarti
- 18:45
- Night aarti
- 20:00
- Special aarti days
- Pongala day and festival days.
- Ritual schedule
- Nirmalyam, Usha Pooja, Deeparadhana
- Pooja timings
- Thottampattu during the festival season.
- Abhishek timings
- 5:30 am
- Special poojas
- Pongala, Mandala Vratham offerings.
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Construction materials
- Granite, Bronze, Teak Wood
- Historical events
- Guinness World Record for the Pongala festival.
- Renovations
- Significant structural expansions in the 20th century.
- Archaeological importance
- Non-ASI
- Legends
- Legend of Kannaki stopping at Attukal on her way to Kodungallur.
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- 10th - 18th Century
- Structure
- Massive Temple Complex
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Multi-storied gopuram with intricate carvings.
- Mandapa
- Large pillared halls for congregations.
- Sculptural features
- Life-size sculptures of Goddesses and mythological figures.
- Artistic elements
- Modern mural art depicting the story of Kannaki.
- Construction technique
- Thachu Shastra
- Unique features
- Beautifully carved golden flagstaff and large outer walls.
Festivals & events
Attukal Pongala Mahotsavam.
- Festival calendar
- Kumbham month (February-March)
- Special celebration days
- Tuesdays and Fridays.
- Cultural events
- Classical dance and music during the 10-day festival.
- Annual events
- 10-day annual festival and the world-famous Attukal Pongala.
- Peak crowd season
- February to March and November to December.
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- ✓ Annadanam
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Early morning or during the evening Deeparadhana.
- Parking capacity
- 200.00
- Parking fees
- Nominal
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash, Card, UPI
- Prasadam
- Pongala Payasam, Mandayapam