Thiruvananthapuram, March 3 -- Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday said the Attukal Pongala festival is a defining symbol of Kerala's rich cultural and spiritual heritage, expressing pride in participating in the annual celebration.

Speaking to ANI during the Attukal Pongala festival, Chandrasekhar described Attukal Pongala as a unique expression of faith and tradition, where thousands of women gather to offer Pongala to Attukal Bhagavathy.

"There are many things that define our great state of Keralam. There are many things very core to the culture and heritage of Thiruvananthapuram, and Attukal Pongala -- this celebration of faith, celebration of Attukal Bhagwati by women in such large numbers -- is a huge event that m...