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Detailed explanation-1: -The day started at 10.30 am when thousands of women across Thiruvananthapuram lit their hearths with the fire of the ‘Pandara Aduppu’ at the Attukal Bhagavathy temple. This traditional gesture signifies the beginning of the annual Attukal Pongala ritual.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ans. Pongal is called Attukal Pongala in Kerala. Pongal is basically preparing payasam which is offered to God. Payasam is prepared with ingredients such as rice, desiccated coconut, jaggery, sugar, banana, raisins, cashew nuts, honey, and cardamom.
Detailed explanation-3: -Attukal Pongal takes place in honour of the Goddess at the Attukal Bhagavathy temple in Thiruvananthapuram. The deity worshipped in the temple is Kannagi, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, Lord Shiva’s consort.