An official at the temple in Kerala state told the BBC's Ashraf Padanna "we don't force anybody" to participate. The annual ritual, called Kuthiyottam, takes place at the Attukal Bhagavathy temple ...

Thiruvananthapuram: The "Kuthiyottam Vratam" is a significant ritual observed at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It is part of the Attukal Pongala festival ...

Attukal Pongala is a renowned annual festival celebrated at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. During this festival, millions of women gather to prepare a special ...