Title: Wedding of a goddess.
Authors: Elder, Joseph W.; Binford, Mira Reym.; Camerini, Michael; Hudson, Dennis.; University of Wisconsin--Madison.
Publisher: University of Wisconsin, Madison,
Year: 1976
Subjects: Chittirai.; Festivals India Madurai.; Madurai (India)
Abstract: A two-part documentary on the Chitterai Festival in Madurai, India. Part I provides historical background on the annual festival, and shows the reenactment of the marriage of the god Sundareshvara and the goddess Minakshi. Part II provides, through interviews with participants, an intimate picture of the proceedings of the 19-day festival.