Chithirai Thiruvizha (Festival celebrated during the Tamil month of Chitirai) is an annual celebration celebrated in Madurai during the month of April. It is one of the longest celebrations of the world and lasts for one month. The first 15 days of the festival is celebrated for Meenakshi, and the next 15 days are celebrated for Alagar (A form of lord Mahavishnu).
2016 Schedule ;
April 10th - Chithrai Thiruvizha Kodiyetram (Flag hoisting) - Karpaga Vriksha , Simha Vahanam.
April 11th - Bootha, Anna Vahanam.
April 12th - Kailasa Parvadham, Kamadhenu Vahanam.
April 13th - Thanga Pallakku.
April 14th - Vedar Pari Leelai, Thanga Guthirai Vahanam.
April 15th - Saiva Samaya Sthabitha Varalatru Leelai, Rishaba Vahanam.
April 16th - Nantheekeshwarar, Yaali Vahanam.
April 17th - Sree Meenakshi Pattabhishekam, Velli Simhasana Ula.
April 18th - Sree Meenakshi Digvijayam, Indra Vimana Ula.
April 19th - Sree Meenkashi Sundareshwar Thirukalyanam(Celestial Wedding),Yaanai Vahanam - Puspha Pallaku.
April 20th - Thiru Ther - Therottam (Ratha Ustavam), Sapthavarna Chapram.
April 21st - Theertham, Velli Virutchaba Seva
April 22nd - Sri Kallazhagar Vaigai Aatril Ezhuntharural - 1000 Ponsaprathudan, Night Saithyobacharam at Vandiyur.
April 23rd - Thirumalirunsolai Sri Kal Azhagar - Vandiyur Thenur Mandapam, Sesha Vahanam, Garuda Vahanam, Moksham For Manduga Maharishi, Dasavathara Katchi at Ramarayar Mandapam at Night.
April 24th - Mohana Avatharam, Night Kallazhagar Thiru Kollam in Puspha Pallaku at Mysore Mandapam.
April 25th - Sri Kal Azhagar Thirumalai Eluntharural.
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