சித்திரை திருவிழா
Chithirai Thiruvizha
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The grand annual festival at Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple celebrating the divine wedding of Goddess Meenakshi to Lord Sundareswarar (Shiva). One of the largest temple festivals in India attracting millions.
Significance
Commemorates the celestial wedding of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar. Also celebrates Lord Vishnu (as Alagar) attending his sister Meenakshi's wedding - a beautiful display of Shaiva-Vaishnava harmony.
Rituals & traditions
Meenakshi Thirukalyanam· மீனாட்சி திருக்கல்யாணம்
10th day
Divine wedding ceremony
Alagar Vaigai Aatril Ezhuntharuluthal· அழகர் வைகை ஆற்றில் எழுந்தருளுதல்
12th day
Alagar procession to Vaigai river
Ther Thiruvizha· தேர் திருவிழா
9th day
Chariot festival procession through streets
How to celebrate
Witness the divine wedding ceremony. Watch grand processions. Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple. Participate in cultural programs and music concerts. Shop at the festival fair.
When it happens
April-May (Chithirai month), 12 days
Tags
- #meenakshi
- #madurai
- #temple
- #wedding
- #chithirai
- #alagar