Chithirai festival: Procession ceremony held at Meenakshi Amman Temple in India's Madurai
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: May 03, 2023, 06:25 IST | Updated: May 03, 2023, 06:25 IST
The divine wedding of Meenakshi (Goddess Parvati) with Lord Shiva is celebrated as Meenakshi Thirukalyanam. The wedding is a part of the Chithirai Festival which is an annual event in Madurai.
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