Madurai, April 30 (IANS) The world-renowned Chithirai Festival in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai has entered its peak phase, drawing huge crowds and vividly showcasing the age-old unity between Shaivite and Vaishnavite traditions.Lakhs of devotees have thronged the temple city over the past few days to witness the grand rituals and processions associated with the festival. The celebrations traditionally begin at the Meenakshi Amman Temple and later extend to the Kallazhagar Temple, located about 18 km awa…
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Madurai, April 28 (IANS) The celestial wedding of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar, the highlight of the world-renowned Madurai Chithirai Festival, was conducted with grandeur and deep devotion on Tuesday, drawing thousands of devotees to the temple city. The annual festival commenced on April 19 with the ceremonial flag hoisting at the iconic Meenakshi Amman Temple. The Thirukalyanam, considered the most significant event of the celebrations, took place at a specially erected grand stag…