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Float Festival of India in Madurai is celebrated at the Mariamman Teppakulam Tank, around the Mennakshi temple. The occasion is God Alangar(incarnation of Vishnu) giving his sister Meenakshi(incarnation of Parvati) in marriage to Sundaresha(incarnation of Lord Shiva).
Features:
Overly dressed and jeweled images of the goddess Meenakshi and goddess Sundaresha are carried in a procession from the Meenakshi temple to the tank and are floated on a raft that is decorated with flowers and lamps. Prayers are offered accompanied by music.
The tranquil waters of the tank become vibrant as soon as the Mandapam is illuminated
Devotees clad in yellow and dance and sprinkle colored water on the crowd
Tourists from all over the country take part in the festivities.
Season
Float Festival is celebrated in Madurai (Tamil Nadu) on the night of the full moon between January and February every year.
How to Reach
By Air -
Daily flights operate from Chennai, Bangalore, Tiruchirapalli and Mumbai to Madurai.
By Rail -
A good network of rails connect Madurai with Chennai and Rameswaram.
By Road -
Private and state-run buses ply regularly between Madurai and all major cities of Tamil Nadu.
Float Festival of India in Madurai is celebrated with pomp and splendor. Tourtoindia.com offers online booking for Float Festival of India in Madurai. To book tours please enter your queries in the form below.
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