Imagine stepping into Madurai right when the Alagar Festival is wrapping up – it’s something else! 
It’s not just a festival; it’s like the grand finale of a huge, happy story that goes on for a whole month. You can still feel the good vibes from the first half, when Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswara got married – it was such a beautiful, happy time. 
But the real showstopper, the moment everyone waits for, is when Lord Kallalagar makes his big entry. He travels all the way from his temple in Alagar Koyil, and then, get this, he goes right into the Vaigai River! 
It’s a super old story brought to life, about him fixing a sage’s problem. Seeing all the people gathered, watching him go into the river, it’s just amazing. It feels like a wave of peace and happiness washes over everyone. 
In order to avoid crowd, we planned a day before at the start place of Alagar Temple itself. The whole festival, with its loud music, colourful parades, and people celebrating everywhere, creates this incredible energy. It’s a powerful ending to a truly special time in Madurai, leaving everyone with great memories and a feeling of something truly divine. 
