Madurai, April 5 -- Thousands of devotees gathered at the Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple to witness the grand temple car procession as part of the annual Panguni festival.

The deities, Lord Subramanya Swamy and Goddess Deivanai, were taken out in a majestic procession on the temple car.

Devotees thronged the temple premises from early morning to catch a glimpse of the deities.

The festival, also known as Panguni Uthiram, marks the auspicious celestial wedding of Lord Murugan and Goddess Valli, a significant event in the Tamil Hindu calendar.

Thousands of devotees chant "Ranga Ranga" as they pull the decorated chariot of Namperumal through the four Chithirai streets.

The festival is observed in the Tamil month of Panguni and is cele...