Margazh Festivals - मर्गाज्ह

Margazh is an important festival observed by Vaishnavites. They are the followers of Ramanuja. It is observed during the whole month of Margasira. It is dedicated to Andal also called Godavere or Chudukuduta, one of the twelve Alwars or Vaishmavite saints. She loved Lord Ranganatha and become one with him. On this day everyone gets up early in the morning before 4.00 am, they bathe and go to a Vaishnava temple to attend Puja. This continues for one month and the festival concludes with the celebration of the wedding of Godavari with Lord Ranganatha. This is done on grand scale and with great devotion.