Lakhs of women across Kerala have lined up streets to celebrate
Attukal Pongala festival, considered as the largest gathering of women,
amid renewed fears over coronavirus after six fresh cases were confirmed
in the state since Sunday March 08,2020. Several women - participating in the
festivity - were seen wearing masks.
In Thiruvananthapuram, the main hub for Attukal Pongala festivity and rituals, women from neighbouring states are also participating. It's also a big draw for tourists
"My family was against me coming to Thiruvananthapuram in the beginning. But I persuaded them, told them that I would wear mask all through. I have to pay my offering to Attukal Devi," said 62-year-old Shobhana, who has travelled with a group of women from Kozhikode to Thiruvananhapuram
Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja on Sunday had dismissed the possibility of cancelling the festival celebrations that require massive preparations at the last moment over coronavirus, which originated in China in December and has spread to over 100 countries since then.
In Thiruvananthapuram, the main hub for Attukal Pongala festivity and rituals, women from neighbouring states are also participating. It's also a big draw for tourists
"My family was against me coming to Thiruvananthapuram in the beginning. But I persuaded them, told them that I would wear mask all through. I have to pay my offering to Attukal Devi," said 62-year-old Shobhana, who has travelled with a group of women from Kozhikode to Thiruvananhapuram
Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja on Sunday had dismissed the possibility of cancelling the festival celebrations that require massive preparations at the last moment over coronavirus, which originated in China in December and has spread to over 100 countries since then.
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