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PM Modi extends Attukal Pongala wishes, says "This festival has a special
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Taking to X, the Prime Minister wrote, "Warm wishes on the sacred occasion of Attukal Pongala. This festival has a special importance for our Nari Shakti. May this auspicious day bring prosperity and good health in everyone's lives. May the spirit of harmony and togetherness be furthered
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"Real Kerala story": Congress leader VD Satheesan highlights communal harm
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
His remarks come amid the mounting controversy over the surrounding the film The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, which has triggered debate over the alleged misrepresentation of Kerala.
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Lakhs of devotees gather for Attukal Pongala; Thiruvananthapuram Mayor ass
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
As the grand celebrations of Attukal Pongala 2026 commenced, Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V V Rajesh on Tuesday assured that all necessary arrangements have been put in place for the smooth conduct of the festival, as lakhs of devotees thronged the city.
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Attukal Pongala celebrations: Thiruvananthapuram collector highlights safe
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
District Collector Anu Kumari expressed confidence in the preparations, highlighting the various steps taken to manage the massive gathering expected at the annual Attukal Pongala 2026 celebration.
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Attukal Pongala festival defines Kerala's cultural heritage: Rajeev Chandr
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
BJP Kerala State President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday said the Attukal Pongala festival is a defining symbol of Kerala's rich cultural and spiritual heritage, expressing pride in participating in the annual celebration.
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"Elaborate arrangements in place for Attukal Pongala; additional KSRTC bus
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
Speaking about the preparations, Vasavan said that three review meetings were convened to assess the arrangements for the festival and that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan personally attended one of the meetings.
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Keralam: Palayam Imam's call for harmony goes viral ahead of Attukal Ponga
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
A Friday sermon at the Palayam Juma Masjid has sparked widespread appreciation after Imam V P Suhaib Maulavi urged the Muslim community to extend warm hospitality to Hindu devotees arriving in the State capital for the Attukal Pongala on March 3.
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Tamil Nadu: Katchatheevu church festival begins today, devotees depart fro
Updated : 2 weeks, 1 day ago IST
A total of 3,996 pilgrims set off by sea to attend the festival at Katchatheevu, an islet located between India and Sri Lanka. The devotees departed from the Rameswaram port after completing mandatory checks by the police, revenue department, citizenship department and customs authorities
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Grand Jallikattu competition underway in Trichy; 750 bulls, 500 tamers par
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
A grand Jallikattu competition is being held at Kajamalai in Tiruchirappalli city on Wednesday with 750 bulls and more than 500 bull tamers participating in the traditional sport.
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Tamil Nadu: Over 40 lakh devotees expected for Attukal Pongala ceremony on
Updated : 3 weeks, 1 day ago IST
The festival committee representatives said that preparations are gathering pace for one of the largest gatherings of women in the world.
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Madras HC allows CBFC appeal challenging single-judge directive to grant U
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
A bench headed by Chief Justice held that the single judge ought to have granted time to the CBFC to file its counter affidavit before passing the order.
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PMK legislators walk out of Tamil Nadu Assembly; party MLA Venkateshwaran
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Addressing reporters after the walkout, PMK MLA S P Venkateshwaran of the Anbumani Ramadoss faction extended Pongal and New Year greetings before outlining the party's reasons for the protest. "Law and order in Tamil Nadu has deteriorated drastically. The state government has completely f
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