Actor and BJP leader Suresh Gopi and his family dressed in sheep's pongal. Suresh Gopi said that Pongala is a great culture beyond beliefs.
Pongal celebrations have been going on for years. Suresh Gopi said that after marriage, he tries to reach home on Pongal day no matter how busy he is.
Meanwhile, many movie serial stars also attended Pongal. Actress Chippy Pongala started on Sunday morning after Shuddha Punyah.
In front of the patupura, Totampattukar sang the part describing the killing of the Pandya king with tears in his eyes. It is believed that the devotees celebrate the victory of Raudrabhavam Punda Devi through Pongala. As soon as the song was over, the Tantri entered the shrine for the lamp lighting ceremony.
Pongalnivedyam is at 2.30 pm. Air force helicopters will shower flowers from the sky during the Nivedya. The temple trust has deputed around 250 Shantis in various areas for the Nivedya.
