Devotees Gather for Celestial Wedding at Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai
Devotees throng Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple to witness celestial wedding
The Hindu
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On April 28, 2026, thousands of devotees attended the Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, to witness the celestial wedding ('Thirukalyanam') of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar during the Chithirai festival. The ceremony featured traditional rituals and was a significant highlight of the festival.
- 01Thousands attended the celestial wedding at the Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple.
- 02The event took place on April 28, 2026, as part of the annual Chithirai festival.
- 03The wedding ceremony was held at the flower-decked Thirukalyana Mandapam.
- 04Key rituals included placing the 'Thirumangalyam' on Goddess Meenakshi.
- 05The ceremony was marked by the chanting of hymns, enhancing its spiritual significance.
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On April 28, 2026, the Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, witnessed an impressive turnout of thousands of devotees for the grand celestial wedding ('Thirukalyanam') of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar. This event is a key highlight of the annual Chithirai festival, celebrated with great fervor. The wedding ceremony took place at the beautifully adorned Thirukalyana Mandapam between 8:35 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. A significant moment occurred at 8:55 a.m. when the 'Thirumangalyam' was placed on Goddess Meenakshi, accompanied by the melodious chanting of hymns, which added to the spiritual ambiance of the occasion.
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The event boosts local tourism and community engagement, as many devotees travel to witness the ceremony, benefiting local businesses and the economy.
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