Nagercoil, Feb. 19 -- At least 40 lakh women devotees are expected to take part in the world-renowned Attukal Pongala ceremony at the Attukal Bhagavathy Amman Temple on March 3, festival committee representatives said on Thursday.

The festival committee representatives said that preparations are gathering pace for one of the largest gatherings of women in the world.

Speaking to reporters here, officials said the temple, popularly known as the "Women's Sabarimala," is fully geared up for its annual Masi grand festival, which will be held from February 23 to March 4.

Temple Joint Coordinator Vinod said elaborate arrangements have been put in place to manage the massive influx of devotees from across India and abroad. He stated that more ...