Preparations Underway for Chithirai Festival in Madurai, India
Preparatory meeting held for Chithirai festival
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A preparatory meeting for the Chithirai festival was held in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, chaired by Collector K.J. Praveen Kumar. Key discussions included public amenities and security for the expected large crowds. The festival events are scheduled from April 26 to May 1, 2026.
- 01Collector K.J. Praveen Kumar led the preparatory meeting.
- 02Focus on ensuring public amenities and security for festival attendees.
- 03Key festival events include 'pattabishekam' on April 26 and 'Thirukalyanam' on April 28.
- 04The car festival will take place on April 29.
- 05Lord Kallazhagar's entry into the Vaigai river is scheduled for May 1.
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On April 25, 2026, Collector K.J. Praveen Kumar chaired a preparatory meeting in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, to discuss arrangements for the upcoming Chithirai festival. The meeting focused on ensuring basic amenities and security for the expected large crowds. The festival will feature several significant events, starting with the 'pattabishekam' on April 26, followed by 'digvijayam' on April 27, and the grand celestial wedding, 'Thirukalyanam,' on April 28. The car festival is scheduled for April 29, culminating in Lord Kallazhagar's entry into the Vaigai river on May 1.
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The festival is expected to attract large crowds, impacting local businesses and tourism in Madurai.
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