April/May (Chithirai)

Meenakshi Tirukalyanam

மீனாட்சி திருக்கல்யாணம்

The celestial wedding of Meenakshi and Sundareswarar, centrepiece of Madurai's Chithirai festival.

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Meenakshi Amman Temple

மீனாட்சி அம்மன் கோயில்

One of the largest temple complexes in India, dedicated to the fish-eyed goddess Meenakshi. Famous for its 14 gopurams (gateway towers), including four grand ones over 45–52 meters tall, covered in thousands of vividly painted sculptures.

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