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Chithirai Thiruvizha wishes in English and Tamil for Madurai's grand festival: Meenakshi's wedding, the temple chariots and Kallazhagar entering the Vaigai.

106 wishes · 2 languages · Updated October 2026

Chithirai Thiruvizha wishes for kids (8)

  • Look! The god is riding a golden horse into the river. Happy Chithirai Thiruvizha!

  • The temple chariot is as tall as a building. Let us pull the rope together!

  • Every night a new procession. Which vahanam do you like best?

  • Drink water and wear your cap. Festival days are hot days!

  • Draw a big temple tower with lots of colours. Happy Chithirai festival!

  • Hold Appa's hand tight in the crowd. Happy Thiruvizha, little one.

  • The Goddess is getting married this week. It is a city-wide wedding!

  • Happy Chithirai Thiruvizha! Tell your friends all about the golden horse.

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  • Chithirai Thiruvizha wishes image: Temple, chariot, river. Happy Thiruvizha.
  • Chithirai Thiruvizha wishes image: Far from Madurai, but the drums of the Chithirai festival still play in our hearts. Happy Thiruvizha to everyone at home.
  • Chithirai Thiruvizha wishes image: மதுரை சித்திரைத் திருவிழாவை முன்னிட்டு அனைவருக்கும் எங்கள் மனமார்ந்த வாழ்த்துகள்.
  • Chithirai Thiruvizha wishes image: Wishing you a joyful and safe Chithirai Thiruvizha.
  • Chithirai Thiruvizha wishes image: May the temple chariots carry away every worry from your path.
  • Chithirai Thiruvizha wishes image: Walking with you through the festival streets of Madurai is my favourite memory. Happy Chithirai Thiruvizha.
  • Chithirai Thiruvizha wishes image: Warm Chithirai Thiruvizha wishes to our Madurai colleagues.
  • Chithirai Thiruvizha wishes image: உங்களுக்கும் உங்கள் குடும்பத்தினருக்கும் இனிய சித்திரைத் திருவிழா வாழ்த்துகள்.
  • Chithirai Thiruvizha wishes image: Every night a new procession. Which vahanam do you like best?
  • Chithirai Thiruvizha wishes image: Wishing our customers a safe and joyful Chithirai festival.

About Chithirai Thiruvizha

Chithirai Thiruvizha is the great spring festival of Madurai, held in the Tamil month of Chithirai (April or May). It joins two temple festivals: the Meenakshi Amman Temple's festival and the journey of Lord Kallazhagar from Alagar Kovil to the city.

At the Meenakshi temple the festival opens with the flag hoisting and carries on with nightly processions, Meenakshi's coronation, her wedding to Sundareswarar (Thirukalyanam) and the pulling of the temple chariots. Then Lord Kallazhagar, said to be coming for his sister's wedding, rides a golden horse into the Vaigai river on Chithra Pournami.

Lakhs of people come from villages around Madurai, many in traditional dress, with water sprays, music and free food stalls along the route. It is a festival of the whole city, loved by people of every background.

How people celebrate Chithirai Thiruvizha

  • Flag hoisting at the Meenakshi temple
  • Nightly processions on temple vahanams
  • Meenakshi Thirukalyanam
  • Therottam, the temple car festival
  • Kallazhagar entering the Vaigai on a golden horse
  • Free water, buttermilk and food along the route

How to wish well

  • Send wishes at the start of the festival, on the wedding day or on the day Azhagar enters the Vaigai.
  • For friends in Madurai, a reminder to stay cool and drink water in the April heat is kind.
  • "Chithirai Thiruvizha Nalvazhthukal" is the usual Tamil greeting.

Questions about Chithirai Thiruvizha

When is Chithirai Thiruvizha?

In the Tamil month of Chithirai, in April or May, ending with Kallazhagar entering the Vaigai on Chithra Pournami. The start date for each year is shown on this page; the temple announces the final schedule.

How many days is the Chithirai festival?

The Meenakshi temple festival runs for about twelve days, and the Kallazhagar festival continues for a few more days after it.

What is the story of Kallazhagar entering the Vaigai?

Temple tradition says Lord Kallazhagar, the brother of Meenakshi, sets out for her wedding, arrives late, and enters the Vaigai river before returning home.

What is the best day to see Chithirai Thiruvizha?

The Thirukalyanam, the chariot festival the next day, and the morning Azhagar enters the Vaigai draw the biggest crowds.

What do you say on Chithirai Thiruvizha?

Say "Happy Chithirai Thiruvizha" or, in Tamil, "சித்திரைத் திருவிழா நல்வாழ்த்துகள்".

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