Thu Mar 13 12:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Actress Parvathy Jayaram and Daughter-in-Law Offer Pongala at Attukal
**Thiruvananthapuram, [Date]:** The historic Attukal Pongala festival commenced today, drawing lakhs of women from across Kerala to offer prayers to the Attukal Devi. Among the devotees were actress Parvathy Jayaram and her daughter-in-law, Tarini Kalingarayar. This year marked Tarini’s first Pongala offering. Tarini married Parvathy and Jayaram’s son, actor Kalidas Jayaram, in December 2022. The couple’s participation in the festival has garnered significant attention on social media. Parvathy’s husband, Jayaram, was also seen participating in the temple festivities. The main Pongala offering commenced at 10:15 AM, with the lighting of the ceremonial fire. The festival is expected to continue throughout the day.