Sitting about 21 km away from
Madurai, Alagar Koyil, alternatively known as Azhagar Kovil, is one of the most
visited temples of Madurai. Besides the religious significance that the temple
holds, it is also an architectural marvel. Depicting the forms and styles of
the early Sangam age, the era that it belongs to, the temple is dedicated to
Lord Vishnu. The temple walls are embellished with fine, captivating carvings,
while several mandapams warehoused within.
The presiding deity here is Lord
Sundararajan, the brother of Goddess Meenakshi. There are a few shrines
dedicated to deities like Andal, Sudarshana and Yoga Narasimha in the temple.
Timings: 09:00 AM to 07:00 PM
Entry Fee: No entry fee
Location: Alagar
Koyil main road, Tamil Nadu
Sitting about 21 km away from Madurai, Alagar Koyil, alternatively known as Azhagar Kovil, is one of the most visited temples of Madurai. Besides the religious significance that the temple holds, it is also an architectural marvel. Depicting the forms and styles of the early Sangam age, the era that it belongs to, the temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple walls are embellished with fine, captivating carvings, while several mandapams warehoused within.
The presiding deity here is Lord Sundararajan, the brother of Goddess Meenakshi. There are a few shrines dedicated to deities like Andal, Sudarshana and Yoga Narasimha in the temple.
Timings: 09:00 AM to 07:00 PM
Entry Fee: No entry fee
Location: Alagar Koyil main road, Tamil Nadu