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Attukal Bhagavatī Temple

Attukal Amma (Kaṇṇaki) · Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram · Kerala

The women's Sabarimala — a world-record gathering

⭐ Why it is famous

Attukal Pongala, when millions of women cook offerings on the streets of Trivandrum — the largest gathering of women anywhere, per the Guinness record.

📜 Pilgrimage history

The Devī is identified with Kaṇṇaki of the Silappadikāram; the temple has grown enormously since the 20th century.

🕰️ Temple timings

  • 04:30 – 12:00 and 17:00 – 20:30

🙏 Darśan details

  • Free darśan
  • Pongala falls in February–March — book stays far ahead

🚉 Location & getting there

📍 Attukal Bhagavatī Temple, Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram8.4145, 76.9733 · Tap to open Google Maps
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Nearest railway station

Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC) — 3 km

Nearest bus stand

Thiruvananthapuram bus stand — state transport buses stop here.

Nearest airport

Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) — 8 km

By road

2 km from East Fort.

🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets

This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.

🧭 Around the temple

Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.

🏖️ BeachShanghumugham Beach8 km away · best sunsetPopular Thiruvananthapuram beach near the airport, known for sunsets.🏛️ MuseumNapier Museum4 km awayIndo-Saracenic museum housing bronzes, ivory carvings and more.🗿 HeritageKanakakunnu Palace4 km awayFormer royal palace and gardens now used for cultural events.

🛏️ Where to stay

  • Trivandrum hotels

₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)

BudgetStandardComfort
₹1,800₹3,500₹9,000

Indicative only — travel, stay and food, excluding shopping

🛕 Nearby temples

Śrī Padmanābhaswāmy Temple

📌 Other attractions nearby

  • Kovalam
  • Poovar backwaters