Which festival of Kerala has entered the Guinness World Records for being the single largest gathering of women for a religious activity?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Kerala's Attukal Pongal -
The festival is listed in the Guinness World Records as the largest religious gathering of women.
This record was first set in 1997 when approximately 1.5 million women participated, and in 2009, the number increased to over 2.5 million.
Key facts about Attukal Pongal:
It is held at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala.
This temple is also known as the "Women's Sabarimala" due to the large number of women.
Women cook pongal (a mixture of rice, jaggery, and coconut) in earthen pots on brick stoves on roadsides to offer to the goddess.
It is a 10-day festival held in the Malayalam month of Kumbham (February-March).