The Chithirai Festival (Meenakshi Tirukalyanam) is a major festival in Madurai, celebrating the divine wedding of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar, along with Lord Kallazhagar’s coronation.
Important Dates for 2027
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Flag Hoisting (Kodiyetram): April (Start of the festival)
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Meenakshi Tirukalyanam (The Divine Wedding): April (The most important single day)
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Ther Thiruvizha (The Chariot Festival): April
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Theppam Thiruvizha (Float Festival): April
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Kallazhagar Vaigai River Entry: April Concluding spectacle)
Note: Exact dates are confirmed closer to the event based on the lunar cycle and astronomical alignments.
Highlights – Chithirai Festival
- Divine Wedding
Held at Meenakshi Amman Temple, this sacred ceremony marks the marriage of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar, witnessed by thousands of devotees. - Chariot Festival
Grand wooden chariots carrying the deities are pulled through the streets, creating a vibrant and devotional atmosphere. - Float Festival
At Mariamman Teppakulam, the deities are taken on a beautifully lit float across the temple tank at night. - Kallazhagar Procession
Lord Kallazhagar arrives from Azhagar Kovil and enters the Vaigai River in a dramatic and festive procession.
Location
Madurai – Main venue: Meenakshi Amman Temple
Azhagar Kovil (20 km away) | Teppakulam (2 km away)
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