Dimensions |
HEIGHT 0F KALLAZHAGAR- 11″ [ 28 cm ] |
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Material | Paper Mache |
Weight | 1.6 kg |
Number of dolls | 10 |
Kallazhagar, also known as Kallalagar, is a form of the Hindu god Vishnu. He is believed to have descended to Earth to witness the celestial wedding of the Pandyan princess Meenakshi to Sundareswarar. In the context of Golu dolls, Kallazhagar might be depicted in a traditional or symbolic form as part of the display during Navaratri. The dolls often represent various deities, historical figures, and mythological character
Kallazhagar, also known as Kallalagar, is a manifestation of the Hindu god Vishnu. He is primarily associated with the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. According to the mythology, Kallazhagar is believed to have descended to Earth to witness the celestial wedding of the Pandyan princess Meenakshi to Sundareswarar (a form of Shiva).
During the Chithirai festival, an annual festival in Madurai, the Kallazhagar deity is taken in a grand procession to the Vaigai River. This event symbolizes the legend of Kallazhagar’s late arrival to his sister Meenakshi’s wedding and his subsequent crossing of the river to give her away in marriage.
The Kallazhagar deity is beautifully adorned and taken on a golden chariot to the river, where a symbolic reenactment of the legend takes place. This festival is a significant cultural and religious event in Madurai and draws a large number of devotees and tourists.
Kallazhagar’s worship is deeply rooted in the cultural and religious traditions of Tamil Nadu and holds great significance for the devotees.
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