Celestial wedding performed in a grand manner at Sri Abirami Amman Temple in Dindigul
The celestial wedding of Goddess Abirami Amman and Lord Padmagreeswarar was celebrated at Sri Abirami Amman Temple in Dindigul during the annual Chithirai festival. Hundreds of devotees participated in the rituals, which included the exchange of garlands and the traditional replacement of 'thalis' by women. The festival features various ceremonies and processions, with significant arrangements made for the safety and comfort of attendees.
- ▪The 'Thirukalyanam' took place on the 10th day of the Chithirai festival.
- ▪Women devotees replaced their 'thali' as part of the tradition.
- ▪The annual Chithirai festival began on April 19 with the hoisting of the holy flag.
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Hundreds of devotees on Tuesday witnessed the ‘Thirukalyanam’, the celestial wedding of Goddess Abirami Amman and Lord Padmagreeswarar at Sri Abirami Amman Temple in Dindigul, on the 10th day of the annual Chithirai festival.The ‘Thirukalyanam’ took place between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. on the temple premises. It was followed by the ‘maha deeparadhanai’. Women devotees, who gathered on the temple premises in large numbers replaced their ‘thali’ with a new one as per tradition. It is believed that the ritual strengthens the marital bond. Devotees witnessing celestial wedding held at Sri Abirami Amman temple in Dindigul on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: G. KARTHIKEYAN On the occasion, “Mappillai Azhaippu” and other rituals were performed.
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