The Attukal Pongala festival, drawing millions of women, leaves Thiruvananthapuram buried under 800 tonnes of waste, including ash, coconut husks, and millions of brick stoves. he city corporation launches a massive, immediate cleanup drive. Coordinated teams of sanitation workers sweep the streets to remove debris right after the ritual ends. This restores the city’s health and order quickly, ensuring public spaces stay clean for everyone.
