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Pulimath Bhagavathy Temple – Festival – Pongala

Pulimath Bhagavathy temple is located at Pulimath near Kilimanoor, Thiruvananthapuram district. The main deity worshipped in the temple is Goddess Bhadrakali.

The annual Pongala festival is held in Makram month. Hundreds of women participate in preparing Pongala for Devi during the period.

The 10-day annual festival is held in Kumbham month. The festivities begin on the Aswathy nakshatra in Kumbham month.

Thottam pattu is held on all ten days of the festival. Malappuram pattu is held on the fifth day of the festival.

Temple pond and a huge banyan tree complete this small but beautiful temple.