Azhagar Kovil, Hindu temple at the foothills of Alagar Hills, Madurai, India
The temple complex spans two acres with granite walls enclosing the central shrine and features a five-tiered gateway tower displaying Dravidian architecture.
The temple holds inscriptions from multiple periods, including the Pandyan dynasty, when King Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan covered the temple tower with gold plates.
The Chithirai festival spans ten days during April-May, when Kallalagar deity travels from the temple to Madurai, entering the Vaigai River on horseback.
The temple operates from 5:30 AM to noon and 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM, with regular bus services connecting it to Madurai, located 21 kilometers away.
The temple features sculptures from the Vijayanagara period, including two distinct representations of Narasimha and depictions of Lord Vishnu as Kallalagar with his consort Tirumamagal.
Location: Madurai district
GPS coordinates: 10.07472,78.21306
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:20
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