Alagar Temple, Madurai

Alagar Kovil or "Azhagar Kovil" is a temple village in Madurai. The history of the village is centered around Kallazhagar temple and is constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture.  It is one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to lord Vishnu who is worshiped as Kallalagar and his consort Lakshmi as Tirumamagal.Kallalagar temple covers an area of about 2 acres and has a five tiered gopuram. The temple is enclosed in a rectangular enclosure with huge granite walls. The central shrine houses the image of the presiding deity Sundarabahu Perumal in standing posture. 

The images of Sridevi & Bhudevi are also housed in the sanctum. There are two life size images of Narasimha, the avatar of Vishnu. One of them is shown holding the demon Hiranya and other slaying him.

Festival Celebrated In Alagar Temple

Chithirai Festival is grandly celebrated festival here. It is celebrated for ten days starting in Chithirai Kallalagar starts from Alagar Kovil in the form of Kallar and reaches Madurai on Pournami(Full moon day).  Here he steps into ricer Vaigai in his Horse Vaganam. During the months of July & August the festival of Adi Brahmotsavam is being celebrated for 10 days. This festival occurs within the shrine. Devotees from different parts of Tamilnadu to participate in this festival. The temple car "Amaiththa Narayanan' is taken in procession during Pournami of Adi Brahmotsavam.

How To Reach Alagar Temple:

Madurai bus stand is located at a distance of around 7.6 KM from this temple. From here, you can take a local bus or local taxi to reach the temple easily.