Attukal Bhagavathy Temple Thiruvanathapuram

Attukal Bhagavathy Temple is a very famous temple in Kerala located at Thiruvananthapuram, also known as the women’s Sabarimala. It is visited by a large number of women. Goddess Attukal Amma is the main deity and it has four arms, each bearing a spear, sword, skull and shield. The temple has beautiful architecture. In addition, it is a historic and very clean temple also famous for its Pongala festival, in which the rituals are performed exclusively by women to calm the goddess. The festival has made its entry into the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest number of followers of women in any single place. The temple structure shows a joining of traditional Tamil and Kerala styles of architecture. Beautifully carved figures of Goddess Kali, Sree Parvathy, Lord Shiva and the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu are the other attractive sights at the temple. The temple is famous for its Pongal festival, in which the rituals are performed only by women to appease the goddess. The festival has made its place in the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest gathering of women at any single place.How to Reach Attukal Bhagavathy TempleThe Attukal Bhagvathy temple can be easily reached by taking the various modes of transportation. Some freaquently used ways are given belowBy RailTo reach Attukal Bhagavathy Temple by rail, you shall arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station, which is about 3 km from the temple. From the railway station, you can take a taxi, autorickshaw, or a local bus to reach the temple in just a few minutes.By AirThe closest airport to Attukal Bhagavathy Temple is Trivandrum International Airport, located about 6 km away.  From the airport, you can take a taxi, autorickshaw, or bus to reach the temple in around 15 minutes. Direct flights are available from major cities of India and major cities of other countries to reach here.By RoadTo reach Attukal Bhagavathy Temple by road, you can easily drive or take a taxi from various places in Thiruvananthapuram. The temple is located around 3 km from the city centre. You can also take a local bus or autorickshaw, as the temple is well connected to the city by road.Best Time to Visit Attukal Bhagavathy TempleThe best time to visit Attukal Bhagavathy Temple is from October to March, when the weather is mildly cold. The temple is mainly attractive during the Attukal Pongala Festival. Mornings and evenings are suggested for a peaceful visit.