08-05-2025
Celestial wedding performed in a grand manner at Abirami Amman Temple
Thousands of devotees on Thursday witnessed the Thirukalyanam, the celestial wedding of Goddess Abirami Amman with Lord Padmagreeswarar at Sri Abirami Amman Temple in Dindigul, on the 10th day of the annual Chithirai festival.
The celestial wedding took place at 10.20 a.m. and a 'maha deeparadhanai' was performed. The women devotees who gathered at the venue replaced their 'thali' with a new one. It is believed that the marital bond will become stronger.
The deities were taken out on a procession. Annadhanam was provided to the devotees. The Chithirai festival began on April 29 with the hoisting of the holy flag on the temple premises. Dindigul Collector S. Saravanan, Mayor J. Ilamathi, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department officials and temple authorities were present.
The authorities had made elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of the festival. Basic facilities like drinking water and toilet facilities were provided for the devotees. A large number of police personnel were deployed at the venue to ensure safety and security of the devotees.
The car festival will be held on May 9 and 'theerthavari' the following day on May 10. On all festival days, the deities will be taken in a procession, according to a press release.
