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Madurai gilli · November 26th, 2007, 05:07 AM

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Madurai gilli · November 26th, 2007, 05:09 AM

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Madurai gilli · November 26th, 2007, 05:12 AM

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Madurai gilli · November 26th, 2007, 05:13 AM

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Madurai gilli · November 26th, 2007, 05:24 AM

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Its History

The Chithirai festival begins on the 5th day of the bright half of the month of Chithirai. The key events fall on the 8th, 9th and the 10th days of the festival. The eighth day of the Chithirai festival witnesses the coronation of Meenakshi and procession on silver thrones, while the 9th day is the digvijaya festival. The 10th day (Chitra Purnima) marks the wedding of Meenakshi and Sundareswarar.

Legend has it that Vishnu gave his sister away in marriage to Shiva. In commemoration of this legend, an image of Vishnu is brought in procession from Tirupparamkunram to Madurai. Since Subramanya is the presiding deity of the Tirupparamkunram temple, an image of Subramanya leads the procession. Following the wedding, images of Meenakshi and Sundareswarar are taken out in a grand procession on a palanquin and a silver elephant respectively. (It is to be noted that the Tirukkalyaanam festival is celebrated on Chitra Purnima in all Shiva temples celebrating the annual Bhramhotsavam in the month of Chithirai).

During this time, Kallazhagar from Azhagar Kovil (Tirumaaliruncholai) makes a visit to Vandiyur, near the Vaigai River, on the eastern outskirts of Madurai. It is believed that Kallazhagar realizes that he is too late for his sisters wedding, so refuses to cross the river and returns disappointed to Azhagar Kovil.

ANANTH · November 26th, 2007, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Madurai gilli

MADURAI AIRPORT TRAFFIC STATISTICS:

By maduraigilli at 2007-11-24

MADURAI-BASED PARAMOUNT AIRLINES:

By maduraigilli at 2007-11-24

Dear Madurai Gilli

The passenger no's U have mentioned is not correct and it is substantially higher than what you have mentioned. I had visited AAI website and noted down the traffice movement and compared with your figures. Please visit AAI website and see the passenger movement details. We can get details for the past few years on month to month basis. Please change the figures accordingly.

madurai veeran · November 26th, 2007, 11:24 AM

Ananth those traffic statistics are for the last and previous financial/calendar years. The current calendar year 2007/08 has much higher figures, not sure why gilli posted those old data here.

***sudheeshnairs*** · November 26th, 2007, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by madurai veeran

Ananth those traffic statistics are for the last and previous financial/calendar years. The current calendar year 2007/08 has much higher figures, not sure why gilli posted those old data here.

Please understand that the figures of Calendar year 2007-08 will be available only when the year is over, that is after March 2008!!!.

Looking forward to see more photos..

madurai veeran · November 26th, 2007, 11:42 AM

I didnt mean for the entire calendar year 2007/08, what i meant was figures during the current year 2007/08. The figures for months in the current calendar year can be seen at AAI website, and these figures are much higher. I just wanted to clarify Ananth on the confusion he had with gilli's post.

Madurai gilli · November 26th, 2007, 07:18 PM

By maduraigilli at 2007-11-26

Madurai gilli · November 27th, 2007, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by madurai veeran

I didnt mean for the entire calendar year 2007/08, what i meant was figures during the current year 2007/08. The figures for months in the current calendar year can be seen at AAI website, and these figures are much higher. I just wanted to clarify Ananth on the confusion he had with gilli's post.

Dear MADURAI Veeran ,
I don't know why you are telling my picture's OLD......April to October 2006-07 means this till OCTOBER 2007 only , know ? Am I right ? ...... If not , please correct me by giving needed descriptions.

mukeshworld · November 27th, 2007, 03:03 PM

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mukeshworld · November 27th, 2007, 03:53 PM

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mukeshworld · November 27th, 2007, 03:55 PM

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mukeshworld · November 27th, 2007, 04:00 PM

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mukeshworld · November 27th, 2007, 04:05 PM

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mukeshworld · November 27th, 2007, 04:13 PM

Srivilliputhoor
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This temple is located in Srivilliputhoor (a short distance from Madurai, in Tamil Nadu, India). It is dedicated to the saint Sri Aandaal - one of the 13 allvaars. The temple encloses the garden and the sacred Tulsi plant at the foot of which she was born/discovered. The photo is that of the East Gopuram.

* The Allvaars were the 13 enlightened devotees of Krishna, who along with the Nayanaars - the 63 enlightened devotees of Siva, had begun what later came to be known as the Bhakti Movement period, starting from what is now Tamil Nadu and spreading throughout India, spreading beauty and reviving spirituality.

mukeshworld · November 27th, 2007, 04:16 PM

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Raj_network · November 29th, 2007, 04:49 AM

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Mukesh, It is not remains of an old temple. They stopped in half way of construction in king's time.

Raj_network · November 29th, 2007, 04:53 AM

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Mukesh, Big thanks for this pic!. I never seen in my life, this elephant got painted. This is first time in my life.

November 26th, 2007, 05:07 AM	#321
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November 26th, 2007, 05:12 AM	#323
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November 26th, 2007, 05:24 AM	#325
Madurai gilli Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Madurai Posts: 4,939 Likes (Received): 180	CHITRA FESTIVAL MADURAI By maduraigilli at 2007-11-25 Its History The Chithirai festival begins on the 5th day of the bright half of the month of Chithirai. The key events fall on the 8th, 9th and the 10th days of the festival. The eighth day of the Chithirai festival witnesses the coronation of Meenakshi and procession on silver thrones, while the 9th day is the digvijaya festival. The 10th day (Chitra Purnima) marks the wedding of Meenakshi and Sundareswarar. Legend has it that Vishnu gave his sister away in marriage to Shiva. In commemoration of this legend, an image of Vishnu is brought in procession from Tirupparamkunram to Madurai. Since Subramanya is the presiding deity of the Tirupparamkunram temple, an image of Subramanya leads the procession. Following the wedding, images of Meenakshi and Sundareswarar are taken out in a grand procession on a palanquin and a silver elephant respectively. (It is to be noted that the Tirukkalyaanam festival is celebrated on Chitra Purnima in all Shiva temples celebrating the annual Bhramhotsavam in the month of Chithirai). During this time, Kallazhagar from Azhagar Kovil (Tirumaaliruncholai) makes a visit to Vandiyur, near the Vaigai River, on the eastern outskirts of Madurai. It is believed that Kallazhagar realizes that he is too late for his sisters wedding, so refuses to cross the river and returns disappointed to Azhagar Kovil. __________________ Online Signature Campaign for IXM \| All About Madurai \| Tour My Madurai \| Tourism needs of Madurai

November 26th, 2007, 11:24 AM	#327
madurai veeran One Solution - Revolution Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Madurai, Washington, D.C. Posts: 2,187 Likes (Received): 3	Ananth those traffic statistics are for the last and previous financial/calendar years. The current calendar year 2007/08 has much higher figures, not sure why gilli posted those old data here.

November 26th, 2007, 11:42 AM	#329
madurai veeran One Solution - Revolution Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Madurai, Washington, D.C. Posts: 2,187 Likes (Received): 3	I didnt mean for the entire calendar year 2007/08, what i meant was figures during the current year 2007/08. The figures for months in the current calendar year can be seen at AAI website, and these figures are much higher. I just wanted to clarify Ananth on the confusion he had with gilli's post.

November 26th, 2007, 07:18 PM	#330
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November 27th, 2007, 03:03 PM	#332
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November 27th, 2007, 03:53 PM	#333
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November 27th, 2007, 03:55 PM	#334
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November 27th, 2007, 04:00 PM	#335
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November 27th, 2007, 04:05 PM	#336
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November 27th, 2007, 04:13 PM	#337
mukeshworld project finder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Madurai,Bangalore Posts: 315 Likes (Received): 0	AROUND MADURAI Srivilliputhoor image hosted on flickr This temple is located in Srivilliputhoor (a short distance from Madurai, in Tamil Nadu, India). It is dedicated to the saint Sri Aandaal - one of the 13 allvaars. The temple encloses the garden and the sacred Tulsi plant at the foot of which she was born/discovered. The photo is that of the East Gopuram. * The Allvaars were the 13 enlightened devotees of Krishna, who along with the Nayanaars - the 63 enlightened devotees of Siva, had begun what later came to be known as the Bhakti Movement period, starting from what is now Tamil Nadu and spreading throughout India, spreading beauty and reviving spirituality. __________________ MADURAI INDIA, Last edited by Suncity; November 27th, 2007 at 05:13 PM.

November 27th, 2007, 04:16 PM	#338
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