Thiruvananthapuram: In anticipation of the upcoming Attukal Pongala festival, the Thiruvananthapuram District Collector has issued an order directing the closure of liquor shops in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation and Vellar Ward. The ban on liquor sales will be enforced from 6 pm on February 24 to 6 pm on February 25.
The Attukal Pongala festival, set to commence on February 17 at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, is a highly anticipated event in Thiruvananthapuram. With preparations reaching their final stages, residents across the city eagerly await the festivities.
As preparations for the festival enter their final stages, essential materials such as pottery, bricks, and other items required for the Pongala ritual have started arriving at major locations throughout the city. The festival will begin on February 17 with the auspicious “Kappukettu” ceremony of the goddess and conclude on February 27.
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