Madurai, May 10 -- Amid chants and devotional fervour, Lord Kallazhagar set off on his grand annual journey from Alagar Hills to Madurai on Saturday evening, marking a key highlight of the Chithirai festival.

Lord Kallazhagar commenced his sacred ritual procession toward Madurai, carried in a golden palanquin and cheered on by hundreds of devotees assembled at the temple premises.

The grand procession follows the celestial wedding of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar at the Meenakshi Temple, a central event in the Chithirai festival.

The deity's journey from the Alagar Hills to the Vaigai River symbolises his divine role in blessing the union.

Lord Kallazhagar, adorned in resplendent traditional attire, made a majestic appearan...