Thiruvananthapuram, April 15 (IANS) In contemporary Kerala, Vishu has gently outgrown the confines of a strictly religious observance, emerging instead as a shared cultural moment that cuts across communities, lifestyles, and generations.Rooted in Hindu mythology, the festival today carries an inclusive character, with people from diverse backgrounds embracing its customs, symbols, and seasonal warmth. Marking the beginning of the Malayalam New Year, Vishu falls on the first day of Medam, typica…
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Thiruvananthapuram, March 3 (IANS) The city on Tuesday transformed into a vast expanse of devotion as lakhs of women gathered for the annual Pongala at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, turning Kerala’s capital into a sea of flickering hearths.From the temple courtyard, makeshift brick stoves stretched for over 10 kilometres, lining roads and bylanes as the city morphed into a giant yagashala.Devotees from across Kerala and beyond arrived through the night, united in chants invoking Attukal Amma….