Vishnu
Alagar Kovil (Kallazhagar Temple)
Alagar Kovil, Tamil Nadu · Kallazhagar (Vishnu / Sundarararaja)
About Alagar Kovil (Kallazhagar Temple)
One of the 108 Divya Desams, situated at the base of the Alagar Hills 21 km from Madurai. Lord Vishnu is worshipped as Kallazhagar (the Beautiful Thief) and is associated with the legend of Meenakshi's wedding — he was on his way to Madurai but stopped here. The Chithirai festival when the deity is taken in procession to the Vaigai river attracts lakhs of devotees.
Darshan Information
🙏 Main Deity
Kallazhagar (Vishnu / Sundarararaja)
🙏 Secondary Deity
Kothai Natchiyar (Lakshmi)
🏛️ Spiritual Category
Vishnu
🕐 Darshan Timings
6:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📅 Best Visit Time
October to March
Getting There
Nearest Railway Station
Madurai Junction (21 km)
Nearest Airport
Madurai Airport (30 km)
Food & Stay
Ideal Base City
Madurai
Visitor Tips
The Chithirai festival (April/May) when the deity travels to the Vaigai river is spectacular; the hills behind have scenic trails; the river at the base is used for ritual bathing.
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Quick Info
Darshan Timings
6:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM
State
Tamil Nadu
Location
Alagar Kovil
Ideal Base City
Madurai
Senior Friendly
Unknown
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