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Which of the following statements about the Chithirai Festival of Madurai is correct?
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Which of the following statements about the Chithirai Festival of Madurai is correct?

A.

The Chithirai Festival is celebrated in the tamil month of Margazhi

B.

Lord Kallazhagar arrives on a golden horse

C.

The festival is held exclusively in December

D.

The festival ends with a game of bullfight

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Lord Kallazhagar arrives on a golden horse.
• The Chithirai Festival is celebrated in the Tamil month of Chithirai (April–May).
• A key event is Lord Kallazhagar’s arrival from Alagar Kovil to Madurai, riding a golden horse.
Information Booster:
• The festival celebrates the divine wedding of Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar (Shiva).
• It lasts around 10–15 days.
Additional Knowledge:
• The festival has been celebrated for over 2,000 years.
• It gained prominence during the Nayak rule (16th–17th century CE).
• It reflects Shaiva–Vaishnava harmony in Tamil culture.

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