Water released from Vaigai dam for Kallazhagar's entry into river
Madurai: As part of the preparations for the much-anticipated entry of
into the
on May 12—a key highlight of the ongoing Chithirai festival—the public works department (PWD) released 1,000 cusecs of water from the Vaigai dam on Friday.The water is expected to reach the Madurai stretch of the river by Saturday morning, May 10.
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In anticipation, members of the Vaigai Nathi Makkal Iyakkam have planned a symbolic welcome ceremony on the riverbank near Alwarpuram, where the deity is scheduled to enter the water.The event will include flower showers, traditional mangala isai (auspicious music), and a vibrant cultural procession. Children dressed as Meenakshi Amman, Lord Kallazhagar, and Karuppasamy will lead the welcome, reflecting the spiritual fervour surrounding the event. "This is not just a ritual; it's a celebration of Madurai's living tradition. The arrival of water and the deity is considered a divine blessing," said M Rajan, chief of the organisation.The Kallazhagar Vaigai entry is is expected to draw thousands of devotees from across the region.
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