Watch: Thousands of devotees participate in annual Chithirai festival in Madurai

Thousands of devotees witnessed Lord Kallazhagar entering the Vaigai River in Madurai, Tamil Nadu on April 15. Lord Kallazhagar came on a palanquin and visited more than 455 'mandagapadi' (stations) before entering Vaigai. The event is the crest of Chithirai Thiruvizha, a 15-day long festival, which began on April 5 this year. It celebrates Meenakshi Kalyanam or Meenakshi Thirukalyanam, the celestial wedding of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar.