Kallazhagar Temple, Hindu temple in Madurai district, India.
Kallazhagar is a Hindu temple in Madurai district, India, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and displaying South Indian stone architecture with multiple tower structures. The complex includes smaller shrines, water tanks, and courtyards connected by corridors with carved pillars.
The temple dates back to early South Indian dynasties when rulers built sanctuaries for Vishnu worship. Over centuries, different kings expanded the structure and added new towers and shrines.
The name Kallazhagar means "beautiful god" and refers to a form of Vishnu worshiped by devotees at this site. During Chithirai festival, thousands follow the procession that concludes at the sacred Vaigai River.
The sanctuary sits about 21 kilometers (13 miles) from Madurai center in hilly surroundings. Visitors should wear appropriate clothing and expect larger crowds during religious ceremonies.
Legends connect this site to Meenakshi Temple in Madurai through a mythological wedding story. According to tradition, this link gave both sanctuaries their religious importance in the region.
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