The Madurai Chithirai Festival 2026
The Chithirai Festival is one of the grandest and most vibrant celebrations in Madurai, lasting for nearly two weeks. It beautifully reenacts the divine wedding of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar (Lord Shiva), along with the celestial journey of Lord Alagar. The festival is marked by grand processions, traditional rituals, cultural events, and deep devotion, attracting thousands of devotees and tourists from across the country.