Tamil and Greek documents record the existence of this city from the 4th century BC. The
14 day Chithrai festival celebrates the marriage of its main deities, who are wheeled
around the temple in massive chariots.
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Chithirai Festival,also known as Chithirai Thiruvizha, Meenakshi Kalyanam or Meenakshi Thirukalyanam, is an annual Tamil Hindu celebration in the city of Madurai during the month of April. It is celebrated during the Tamil month of Chithirai. It lasts for one month, of which the first 15 days mark the celebrations of the coronation of Lady Meenakshi[3] and her marriage to Lord Sundarishvara (Shiva), and the next 15 days mark the celebrations of the Journey of Lord Alagar (Vishnu) from Kallazhagar temple in Alagar Koyil to Madurai.
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