Goddess Meenakshi during the ‘Digvijayam’ procession on East Masi Street in Madurai on Monday, the ninth day of the Chithrai festival. | Photo Credit: R. Ashok The ‘Digvijayam’ procession was taken out in Madurai on the ninth day of the annual Chithirai festival on Monday. Goddess Meenakshi’s battles in eight directions were enacted by children. The event takes place after Pattabhishekam or coronation of Goddess Meenakshi and before Thirukalyanam or the celestial wedding of the Goddess with Lord Sundareswarar. Published – April 27, 2026 11:46 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Body found near railway tracks in Kannur Amid fresh unrest, Home Secretary reviews Manipur security situation