On May 14, 2026, the Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Tamil Nadu witnessed a significant turnout of devotees for the ‘Sri Namperumal Chithirai Ther Thirunal’ festival. This annual celebration, which began on May 6 with the ‘Dwajarohanam’ (hoisting of the holy flag), features various rituals and processions. The highlight of the festival was the ‘Thiruther’, where the processional deity Sri Namperumal was placed in a beautifully decorated temple car. Thousands of devotees participated in pulling the car through the streets of Srirangam, starting from East Chithirai Street at 6 a.m. The procession passed through South Chithirai, West Chithirai, and North Chithirai Streets before returning to its starting point. A significant police presence ensured the safety and order of the event. The Chithirai festival is set to conclude on May 16, 2026.