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Alagarkoil Temple and Shrine
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ABDESH
Kanchipuram, India526 contributions
Get the blessing from God Kallalagar (Sundararaja Thirumal) and Goddess Kalyana Sundaravalli Thayar!
Feb 2023
Kallalagar temple is located Alagar Koyil Village, Madurai District. It can be reached by bus from Melur, Mattuthavani Bus Stand, Periyar Bus Stand. God Kallalagar (Sundararaja Thirumal) and Goddess Kalyana Sundaravalli Thayar blessing devottees. A granite wall surrounds the temple, enclosing all its shrines. The temple has a seven-tiered rajagopuram. The temple is surrounded by a large fort.Every year during the Tamil month of Chithirai (April-May), Chithirai Thiruvila is celebrated. Chithirai Thiruvila is an yearly event of the marriage of Meenakshi, believed to be Alagar's sister.
Written 15 August 2023
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Hey Pretty!
Bengaluru, India9 contributions
beautiful temple
Apr 2023
We covered this temple as part of the Yo Madhurai Nature and spiritual Trails. Have to go with a guide to understand the story, etc. The temple is very old and is very beautiful - a lot of old domes, pillars and architecture has been retained. Its worth the visit, i'd say.
Written 14 April 2023
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Sujata Chatterjee Chowdhury
4 contributions
A blessed experience
Dec 2022 • Family
The serene atmosphere of the temple, the exquisite and imposing structure which made me feel blessed.
Written 7 January 2023
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Sathish
Dindigul District, India4 contributions
Holy & religious place to visit
Apr 2022
Very beautiful temple with surrounded by hills.Theertham , Sthalam , Moorthy all the 3 are very famous here. We can also visit arupadai murugan temple nearest to this temple.
Written 5 April 2022
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Aruna A
Mumbai, India37 contributions
Close to nature
Feb 2022 • Family
A beautiful temple with Dravidian architecture. It’s situated close to the hills, surrounded by lots of trees & birds. This temple is a must visit if you are in Madurai. Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu/Balaji. Around the temple, they have a small cow shed where one can feed the cows too.
Written 13 February 2022
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Ananth 727499
Tiruppur, India1,335 contributions
Simply amazing.. must visit place for all..
Jan 2022 • Family
The temple complex is very large.
At the entrance itself, you could have darshan of the temple guardian " 18 pati karuppasamy sannithi".

After having darshan, you could enter the fort wall like structure which is the entrance of the temple..

Inside the temple complex, you have chakkarathazhwar sannithi, yoga narasimmar sannithi which are of much importance and very vibrational..

From here ( Near the exit gate of the entrance) you have a shortcut path to the theertham in the up hill near pazhamuthircholai. You have to walk for a certain distance to reach the theertham..

Very good parking space available..
Toilet facilities are also neat..
Small, budget hotels with home made preparation like food items are so present..

Come, have darshan and feel the vibrations..
Written 19 January 2022
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Ananth 727499
Tiruppur, India1,335 contributions
Must see temple of lord Vishnu
Jan 2021 • Solo
The main deity of this temple holds an important, Historical and cultural function place in Madurai chithirai Thiruvizha.

There is a famous Guardian temple for "18 padi karuppasamy".

HE is believed to be the Guardian God not only for this temple, but for many people.

Chakkarathaalwar sannithi is very famous and notable one ..

Written 27 February 2021
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Ugender B
Madurai, India63 contributions
Large Temple, good visit
Dec 2020
Its an old temple with fort walls. Parking can be managed better. Temple and its surroundings are brilliant.
Written 2 January 2021
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Kala
5 contributions
Excellent location and powerful God
Dec 2020
At the foot hills this magnificent temple was built for lord Vishnu, considered to be brother of Meenakshi Amman. Worth to see its beautiful structures and Ugra Narasimhan with 16 bahus is a specialty here.
Written 30 December 2020
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IndoCanadian
Toronto, Canada147 contributions
Amazing Temple
Aug 2019
The architectures and sculpture here are very impressive. Beautiful temple. Very historic. Legends abound.
Written 23 June 2020
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