Kerala Prepares Medical, Security Measures Ahead of Attukal Pongala Festival

The Attukal Pongala festival in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, scheduled for March 3, attracts lakhs of women devotees preparing offerings on brick hearths across the city. Authorities have arranged extensive medical support, including ambulances, first response teams, and hospital facilities to address heat-related ailments. Police have deployed around 5,000 personnel with surveillance measures to manage security and traffic. Residents and places of worship open their spaces to accommodate devotees, while vendors and local businesses prepare for the event amid festive celebrations.