Sea of devotees witnesses Chithirai car festival
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 13:33 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
The annual Chithirai car festival was held at the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Hundreds of volunteers pulled the 300-metre-long ropes amid chanting by devotees. The Collector and Commissioner of Police also participated in the event.
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