Chithirai Festival 2023: Madras High Court Dismisses Petitions Seeking COVID-19 Guidelines Compliance
The festival is celebrated during the Tamil month of Chithirai. Chithirai Festival, also known as Chithirai Thiruvizha, Meenakshi Kalyanam or Meenakshi Thirukalyanam is the celestial wedding of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar.
Chennai, April 19: The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday dismissed two separate petitions seeking an order to the authorities to ensure that the COVID-19 guidelines are followed and basic amenities are provided to the public during the upcoming Madurai Chithirai festival later in the month.
The festival is celebrated during the Tamil month of Chithirai. Chithirai Festival, also known as Chithirai Thiruvizha, Meenakshi Kalyanam or Meenakshi Thirukalyanam is the celestial wedding of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar. When Is Bhogi Pandigai 2023? Know History, Significance, Rituals and Celebrations Related To The First Day Of Pongal Festival.
The festival lasts for one month. The first 15 days mark the celebrations of the coronation of Meenakshi as the divine ruler of Madurai and her marriage to Sundareshwar. Holi 2023 Celebrations in India: From 'Phoolon Ki Holi' in Vrindavan to 'Lathmar Holi' in Barsana; 5 Famous Places That You Should Visit During the Festival.
In 2022, two people died after a huge crowd thronged Chithirai festival celebrations in Tamil Nadu's Madurai.
(This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)