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#Chithiraithiruvizha - Festival celebrated during the Tamil month of Chitirai- an annual celebration in #Madurai during the month of April/May. #Chithiraifestival is one of the longest celebrations.
Historically it was two separate events.
King Thirumalai Nayakar,merged both festivals as one single event to unite the people hence one grand event known famouly as #Chithiraifestival #Madurai
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This is the first time ever... Madurai #Chithirai Festival is cancelled...One of the most spectacular.. celebrated ..vibrant festival....#Madurai #MeenakshiAmman ..a thread on each day of this grand extravaganza...
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The festival begins with a flag hoisting ceremony on the first day. #MeenakshiAmman -Simha Vahanam
#Sundareshwarar - Karpaga Vriksha Vahanam
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Vahanams with deities - parades in the Masi streets around the #MeenakshiAmman Temple every day of the #Chitharai Festival
Day 2 - #MeenakshiAmman - Anna Vahanam - #Sundareshwarar - Bootha Vahanam
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