Madurai’s festival flowers: Champak, marigold and jasmine for the Meenakshi temple Kumbabishekam

From jasmine and mullai to sevandhi and marigolds, the flowers in demand change with Madurai’s festivals and seasons.

With five tonnes of flowers going into the Meenakshi temple’s Kumbabishekam decorations, here’s a look at the flowers that colour the city’s celebrations