Devotees throng Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple to witness celestial wedding

Devotees gathered in large numbers at the Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai to witness the annual celestial wedding festival of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar. The event, part of the 10-day Chithirai Festival, features elaborate rituals, processions, and cultural performances. Government ministers attended the ceremony, underscoring its religious and cultural significance. The festival draws thousands of visitors each year, blending spiritual observance with traditional art forms.