What is Madurai chithirai festival?
What is Madurai chithirai festival?
Chithirai Festival, also known as Chithirai Thiruvizha, Meenakshi Kalyanam or Meenakshi Thirukalyanam, is an annual Tamil Hindu celebration in the city of Madurai during the month of April.
Which Festival is celebrated in Meenakshi Temple?
Chithirai Festival
Chithirai Festival, also known as Chithirai Thiruvizha, Meenakshi Kalyanam or Meenakshi Thirukalyanam is the celestial wedding of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar.
Who is the brother of Goddess Meenakshi?
Alagar
| Meenakshi | |
|---|---|
| Animals | Rose-ringed parakeet |
| Personal information | |
| Siblings | Alagar ( Vishnu ) |
| Consort | Sundareswarar (Shiva) |
What is chithirai thirunal?
Even Government agencies, TV and Media are re-christened the Tamil New Year as “Chithirai Thirunal” and announcing celebrations. Whatever the name we call it, it is an occasion for celebration for Tamilians all over the world.
Where is the Chithirai festival celebrated?
Madurai
The Chithirai festival is celebrated every year at the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu during the month of April for symbolizing the unity of saivitism and vaishnavism. It does so by re-enacting the wedding of Lord Sundareswarar (Lord Shiva) and Goddess Meenakshi (Lord Vishnu’s sister).
Why Madurai Meenakshi has a parrot?
The main icon of Meenakshi shows her holding a parrot, symbol of Kama, god of love. She also has a small dagger on her waist band, reminding everyone who is the overlord. On the temple wall is the image of her marriage.
What does Thirukalyanam mean?
The festival of Meenakshi Thirukalyanam celebrates the divine wedding of Meenakshi Amman with Lord Shiva. This grand celebration is held in Madurai, the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu and is one of the biggest events here.
