10-05-2025
Garland from Andal Temple being taken to Madurai for Lord Kallazhagar
Marking the Chitirai festival in Madurai, a huge garland, two toy parrots and other silk 'vasthrams' were being taken from the famous Andal Temple here to be adorned on Lord Kallazhagar, when He enters the Vaigai river on Monday.
Amidst special pujas and aradhanas performed by a group of archakars at the shrine here on Saturday, the garland was carried by the temple authorities to Madurai. The HR&CE officials led by Sakkarai Ammal, Avudaiammal and others said that it has been the tradition from time immemorial to send the 'gift' from Goddess Andal to Lord Kallazhagar, which would be adorned on the deity on the occasion.
