IN PICS: Lord Kallazhagar Enters River Vaigai As Part Of Chithirai Festivities In Madurai

Lord Kallazhagar entered River Vaigai as part of the Chithirai festival in Madurai on Friday (Credit: ABP Nadu)

As part of the festivities that started on May 1, the fourth event, lord Kallazhagar’s entry into the river was held at 5.45 AM on Friday. (Credit: ABP Nadu)

On the tenth day of the festival, the celestial wedding ceremony of Goddess Meenakshi with Lord Sundareswarar is performed in the temple.(Credit: ABP Nadu)

Chithirai festival is also known as Chithirai Thiruvizha, Meenakshi Kalyanam or Meenakshi Thirukalyanam. (Credit: ABP Nadu)

The two-week-long festival encompasses the celestial wedding of Goddess Meenakshi with Lord Sundareswarar.(Credit: ABP Nadu)