Have heard a lot about Attukal Pongala, is very happy, says actor Kalidasan’s wife Tarini

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chakki had earlier told me about the Attukal Pongala and was waiting for it, said Kalidas' wife Tarini Kalingarayar. She said that she is very happy to be here and been able to offer Pongala.

‘I’ve been hearing about Pongala for many years. Was happy to be here. I want to come every year. Kalidas has shooting and is in Chennai and that is why he did not accompany me. Amma helped me a lot as I this is my first pongala. Went to the temple yesterday. Will come next time also,’ said Tarini. Jayaram's wife and actress Parvathy said that once you offer pongala, you will feel like coming again and again.

Millions offered pongala to Attukal Bhagavathy. The pongala started at 10.15 am and Nivedhya was at 1.15 pm. More than 300 priests were there to sprinkle the holy water. Flowers were showered from Cessna aircraft during Nivedhya time. The police had made elaborate security arrangements for the smooth functioning of pongala.