Madurai: Devotees wishing to participate in the Divine Wedding ceremony of Meenakshi and Sundareswarar at the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple can make reservations online or in person between April 19 and April 22. The Chithirai Festival, celebrated annually with great grandeur, is one of the major spiritual events in Tamil Nadu.
This year’s Chithirai Festival is set to commence on April 19 with the ceremonial flag-hoisting (Kodiyettram). Following a series of various rituals and festivities, the highlight of the festival—the Divine Wedding of Meenakshi and Sundareswarar—will take place on April 28.
Ticket booking details
The temple administration has announced that arrangements have been made for devotees wishing to attend the Divine Wedding ceremony to book paid entry tickets. Reservations will be available from April 19 through April 22. Tickets are being offered in two price categories: ₹200 and ₹500, allowing devotees to select according to their preference and convenience.
How to book
Devotees may register online through the official websites designated by the temple administration, enabling them to secure their tickets quickly and easily from the comfort of their homes. Alternatively, individuals unable to make reservations online may book their tickets in person by visiting the Birla Guest House, which is owned by the Madurai Temple.
Madurai Chithirai Thiruvizha 2026 schedule
The Madurai Chithirai Thiruvizha is scheduled to take place from April 19 to May 5, 2026. The festival celebrates the divine marriage of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar, followed by the grand entry of Lord Kallalagar into the Vaigai River.
Key Event Schedule 2026
The following major events have been announced by the temple administration:
April 19 (Sunday): Flag Hoisting (Kodiyettram) — Marks the formal beginning of the festival at the Meenakshi Amman Temple.
April 26 (Sunday): Pattabhishekam — The coronation ceremony of Goddess Meenakshi.
April 27 (Monday): Digvijayam — Goddess Meenakshi’s conquest of the eight directions.
April 28 (Tuesday): Meenakshi Tirukalyanam — The divine wedding of Meenakshi and Sundareswarar.
April 29 (Wednesday): Ther Thiruvizha (Chariot Festival) — The massive temple cars are pulled through the four Masi streets.
April 30 (Thursday): Ethirsevai — Devotees welcome Lord Kallalagar as he travels from Alagar Hills toward Madurai.
May 1 (Friday): Kallalagar Vaigai Eluntharulal — Lord Kallalagar enters the Vaigai River on his golden horse mount, the festival’s most crowded event