APR 19–MAY 01
Chithirai Tiruvizha
Meenakshi Tirukalyanam, also known as Meenakshi Kalyanam or Thirukalyanam, is the joyous celebration of the divine wedding between Goddess Meenakshi (a form of Parvati) and Lord Sundareswarar (a form of Shiva) at the historic Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
This grand celestial marriage forms the highlight of the annual Chithirai Festival during the Tamil month of Chithirai, featuring elaborate rituals like the coronation of Meenakshi as queen of Madurai, vibrant processions of adorned deities, Vedic chants, devotional music, and the sacred tying of the mangalsutra amid floral decorations and massive crowds of devotees.
Symbolizing the harmonious union of Shaivism and Vaishnavism where Lord Vishnu (as Meenakshi's brother Alagar) performs the Kanyadaan, tt draws lakhs of pilgrims to witness this majestic blend of mythology, devotion, and cultural splendor that captivates hearts every year.
Meenakshi Tirukalyanam, also known as Meenakshi Kalyanam or Thirukalyanam, is the joyous celebration of the divine wedding between Goddess Meenakshi (a form of Parvati) and Lord Sundareswarar (a form of Shiva) at the historic Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
This grand celestial marriage forms the highlight of the annual Chithirai Festival during the Tamil month of Chithirai, featuring elaborate rituals like the coronation of Meenakshi as queen of Madurai, vibrant processions of adorned deities, Vedic chants, devotional music, and the sacred tying of the mangalsutra amid floral decorations and massive crowds of devotees.
Symbolizing the harmonious union of Shaivism and Vaishnavism where Lord Vishnu (as Meenakshi's brother Alagar) performs the Kanyadaan, tt draws lakhs of pilgrims to witness this majestic blend of mythology, devotion, and cultural splendor that captivates hearts every year.
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