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Sea of devotees pulls Meenakshi temple cars along Masi streets • May 10, 2025, 5:36 AM ET (The Hindu)

Chithirai festival begins with holy flag-hoisting at Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple • Apr. 29, 2025, 4:55 AM ET (The Hindu)

Chithirai festival: Madurai City Police to remove encroachments around Meenakshi temple • Apr. 24, 2025, 5:44 AM ET (The Hindu)

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