

The streets around the temple, known as the Masi streets, is where the parades take place during these days. It is held at the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. In 2020, the dates of the Chithirai Festival are from April 25 to May. Madurai Chithirai Festival begins on the fifth day of the bright half (from new moon to full moon) of the Tamil month Chithirai. Read ahead to know more-Īlso Read | Arjun Kapoor Calls Varun Dhawan 'husband Material' As He Wishes Him On His Birthday Madurai Chithirai Festival 2020 dates Meenakshi and Lord Shiva’s wedding unites people from various different castes, bridging the gap between them. Here are the dates for Madurai Chithirai 2020. The occasion re-enacts the wedding of Goddess Meenakshi (Lord Vishu’s sister) and Lord Sundareswarar (Lord Shiva). In Madurai, the two-week-long Chithirai festival is among the biggest celebrations.
