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Devout celebrities

Several film stars and celebrities are expected offer Pongala in connection with the Attukal temple festival in the city on March 3. Last year, among the 32 lakh devotees were yesteryear stars Radha and many new faces in Tamil and Malayalam cinema. This year, a higher number of celebrities are expected to turn up for the famed ritual. Scores of foreign nationals are also excepted to participate in the religious event.

G. ANAND

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