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The festival of Chithirai Thiruvizha is celebrated during the month of Chitirai which falls in the month of April. The month long festival is one of the longest that the festivities are divided into two.Chithirai Thiruvizha
The first 15 days of the festival are in celebration of Goddess Meenakshi. The remaining 15 days are celebrated for Alagar (A form of lord Mahavishnu).The events unfold as:
Yetram : The chief priest of Meenakshi temple hoists the Holy flag on the KodiMaram (Flag post) of the temple declaring the opening of the month long celebration.
Pattabisekam: The coronation ceremony when Meenakshi is crowned as queen of Madurai and rules the Pandya Kingdom for the next four months. Lord Sunderaswarar, her husband will be crowned as king for the next eight months.
Dikvijayam : The warrior Princess goes to war and conquers the world.She falls in love with Lord Shiva when she goes to Kailaayam – The Place of Lord Shiva in the Himalayas.
Meenakshi Tirukalyanam : The traditional wedding of Meenakshi amman and Lord Shiva is celebrated in opulent style and grandeur.
Ther Thiruvizha : The procession after the wedding, when the King and Queen of Pandya Kingdom Lord Sunderaswarar and Meenakshi come to see their citizens in a beautifully decorated chariot.
South India is a region that is spread with spectacular temples, forts and beautiful monuments galore that stand as a result of many powerful dynasties that ruled over these lands. Culturally rich South India celebrates its spirituality by celebrating festivals in various forms. Some of these festivals are exclusive for the particular region, while the other festivals, like Mysore Dasara, are celebrated with so much grandeur that they have become almost synonymous with the place. Read about these 6 important festivals of South India. Each and every festival in South India has a long history and unique origin, which enhances its value and tremendous importance. Being religious or secular in nature, every South Indian Festival has a deep meaning, often connected with the lessons of life and happiness.
